The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Carla S. Roberts.
DIGEST
SCR 14 Engrossed 2020 First Extraordinary Session Robert Mills
Effective through the 60th day following the 2021 Regular Session, suspends R.S. 32:295.1(E),
which provides that the failure to wear a safety belt in violation of present law shall not be admitted
to mitigate damages in any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership, common
maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle, and the failure to wear a safety belt in violation of
present law shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence or to mitigate damages.
(Suspends R.S. 32:295.1(E))