Dalilah’s Law Act

Enhanced Penalties for Accidents: The bill establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for covered aliens who cause accidents while operating a commercial vehicle, including specific terms for accidents resulting in bodily injury or death (Section 101(c)(2)).

Legal Recourse for Victims: Any person injured in person or property due to an accident caused by a covered alien using a commercial driver's license may bring a civil action to recover threefold the damages and costs, including attorney's fees (Section 101(f)(1)).

Increased Accountability for State Officials: The bill prohibits state and local government officials from intentionally directing or implementing the issuance of a commercial driver's license without first confirming the applicant's immigration status through E-Verify or an analogous program (Section 101(d)(1)).

Business Accountability: Entities that knowingly provide substantial assistance or conspire with a covered alien to violate the license restrictions can be subject to a $50,000 civil penalty (Section 101(e)).

Criminal Penalties for State Employees: Officers, employees, or contractors of state or local governments who violate the verification requirements may face fines and imprisonment for up to one year (Section 101(d)(2)).

Aggravated Penalties and Capital Punishment: For covered aliens who cause a motor vehicle accident resulting in death while violating the law, the bill allows for the death penalty or imprisonment for life (Section 101(c)(2)(C)).

Immigration Consequences: The bill classifies these offenses as aggravated felonies and establishes that any alien who engages in such an offense is considered inadmissible to the United States (Section 103).

Civil Liability for Third Parties: Liability in civil actions may be asserted against any person or entity that aids and abets or conspires with a covered alien to obtain a commercial driver's license (Section 101(f)(2)).