H0694

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the failure to use safety restraints as evidence in civil actions to limit an injured party's damages.

Introduced·2/16/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0694 amends safety restraint laws to prevent failure to use restraints from being used as evidence in civil actions.

Idaho H0694 revises existing law to ensure that failure to use safety restraints cannot be used as evidence in civil actions to limit an injured party's damages. The bill also modifies enforcement procedures, including making citations a secondary action and exempting certain occupations from restraint requirements. It mandates educational programs to promote safety restraint use and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 17

House

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

Feb 16

House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing