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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill amends seat belt laws to allow the misuse of or failure to use a seat belt to be
10 considered for contributory or comparative negligence in civil litigation.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 ▸ amends the Traffic Code to allow the misuse of or failure to use a seat belt to be
14 considered as contributory or comparative negligence in civil litigation.
15 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16 None
17 Other Special Clauses:
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19 Utah Code Sections Affected:
20 AMENDS:
21 41-6a-1806, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 2
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23 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24 Section 1. Section 41-6a-1806 is amended to read:
25 41-6a-1806. Compliance -- Civil litigation.
26 The misuse or failure to use a child restraint device or misuse or failure to wear a safety
27 belt:
28 (1) [
29 person seeking recovery for injuries; and
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31 negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages.
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