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.