Seat Belt Evidence Admissibility: S.B. 30 (2019)

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In actions arising out the design, construction, manufacture, distribution, or


In actions arising out the design, construction, manufacture, distribution, or sale of a motor vehicle factory equipped with a safety belt, failure to wear a safety belt by the plaintiff shall be admissible as evidence of comparative negligence or fault, causation, absence of a defect or hazard, and failure to mitigate damages.

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