SRC-LBB S.B. 664 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 664
78R6115 DAK-DBy: Ogden
Infrastructure Development and Security
3/10/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, evidence of the use or non-use of a seat belt is prohibited in
a civil trial.  The jury is not allowed to know if a plaintiff was wearing
his or her seat belt when a crash occurred. 
As proposed, S.B. 664 repeals Section 545.413(g), of the Transportation
Code, which currently prohibits the use or non-use of a safety belt from
being admissible evidence in a civil trial. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Repealer:  Section 545.413(g) (Safety Belts; Offense),
Transportation Code. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.
                       Makes application of this Act prospective.