The original instrument was prepared by Carla S. Roberts. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Jerry
G. Jones.
DIGEST
SCR 14 Reengrossed 2020 First Extraordinary Session Robert Mills
Proposed resolution suspends R.S. 32:295.1(E) through the 60th day following the 2021 Regular
Session. Present law 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.
Proposed resolution further provides that it shall become effective on August 1, 2020, if and only
if neither the Act which originated as House Bill No. 57 of the 2020 First Extraordinary Session or
the Act which originated as Senate Bill No. 9 of the 2020 First Extraordinary Session is enacted or
if both are vetoed.
(Suspends R.S. 32:295.1(E))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Revised effective date language.