2019: SB 148 Equipment of Motor Vehicles; safety belts required as equipment, safety restraints for children; provisions; revise
Session 2019-20SB 148 would allow evidence of an individual’s failure to wear a seat belt to be considered in a lawsuit to mitigate damages. This type of evidence is currently not allowed before juries. This bill would give jurors the ability to understand the potential contribution of failure to wear a seat belt in worse injuries and increased medical costs.
SB 148 did not receive a floor vote in 2019. The Chamber will continue to work on progressing this legislation forward in 2020.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
|---|---|---|---|
SB 148 would allow evidence of an individual’s failure to wear a seat belt to be considered in a lawsuit to mitigate damages. This type of evidence is currently not allowed before juries. This bill would give jurors the ability to understand the potential contribution of failure to wear a seat belt in worse injuries and increased medical costs. SB 148 did not receive a floor vote in 2019. The Chamber will continue to work on progressing this legislation forward in 2020. |
Senate Read and Referred 02/21/2019 |
