DIGEST
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HB 573 Original 2020 Regular Session Seabaugh
Abstract: Provides for the introduction of evidence showing the tortfeasor's failure to wear a safety
belt and prohibits recovery of the first $15,000 in damages for failure to wear a safety belt.
Present law prohibits the introduction of evidence of the tortfeasor's failure to wear a safety belt.
Proposed law repeals present law insofar as to allow such evidence to be introduced to mitigate
damages or show comparative negligence.
Proposed law prohibits recovery of the first $15,000 in damages for failure to wear of safety belt.
(Amends R.S. 32:295.1(E))