LB132

Change provisions relating to admissibility of evidence of use of an occupant protection system or a three-point safety belt system

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB132 amends road rules to allow evidence of unworn occupant protection or safety belt systems in civil proceedings for mitigation of.

Nebraska LB132 modifies the admissibility of evidence in civil cases involving road accidents. It allows evidence that a person was not wearing an occupant protection system or a three-point safety belt system at the time of injury to be used for mitigation of damages, but not for determining liability or proximate cause. This change aims to balance safety enforcement with fair compensation in accident cases.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 20

Legislature

Placed on General File with AM2732

Mar 20

Legislature

Judiciary AM2732 filed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill