LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6737 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 20, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1431 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Seat Belt Usage and Comparative Fault.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Carbaugh BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that a plaintiff's failure to wear a seatbelt may be used as
evidence of the plaintiff's fault in a civil action for damages.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
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State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced House Bill (H): 9-19-10-7