This bill allows evidence of whether someone was wearing a seatbelt to be used in civil injury lawsuits to reduce the damages they can recover, whereas current law prohibits introducing seatbelt non-compliance as evidence in civil cases. The change means that if you're injured in an accident and sue for damages, the other party can argue that your failure to wear a seatbelt contributed to your injuries and should lower the amount you receive. Criminal prosecutions for seatbelt violations remain unaffected by this change.
House of Representatives Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 73
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 51
Herman Otten
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Rocky Blare
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors