Africa-Press – Liberia. Montserrado County Senator and Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Abraham Darius Dillon, has submitted a bill to the plenary of the Liberian Senate aimed at guaranteeing property rights, due process, and access to justice.
The bill, read on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during the Senate session, is titled “An Act to Establish the Claims Court of Liberia.”
“I present my compliments and respectfully submit for your consideration and legislative action a bill titled: ‘An Act to Establish the Claims Court of Liberia.’ The bill seeks to give practical effect to constitutional guarantees of property rights, due process, and access to justice by codifying state accountability for wrongful acts, contractual breaches, and lawful takings requiring just compensation,” he stated.
According to Senator Dillon, the bill, if enacted, would create Liberia’s first comprehensive statutory regime governing claims, compensation, restitution, and state liability.
He further disclosed that it would provide clear legal remedies for claimants, establish a framework for just compensation, and create the specialized court as mandated by Article 26 of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia.
“The bill further proposes uniform procedures for claims presentation and adjudication, ensures fair assessment of compensation, and introduces institutional mechanisms to promote transparency while safeguarding public resources. Its passage will strengthen public confidence in governance, improve fiscal discipline, and promote equity in resolving claims against the state,” he assured.
At the same time, Senator Dillon expressed his strong conviction that the enactment would demonstrate a firm commitment to addressing longstanding gaps in Liberia’s legal framework on claims and compensation.
“In consequence of the above, I respectfully request that this Honorable Body receive and accept the bill, cause it to be read, and refer it to the appropriate committees for review and recommendation. Please accept, Honorable President Pro Tempore and distinguished colleagues, the assurances of my highest esteem. Respectfully submitted,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Senate plenary has accepted the bill and scheduled it for resubmission to the plenary agenda on Tuesday for second reading, during which Senator Dillon will have 2 minutes to elaborate on the bill’s importance.
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