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ID H0694

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Failure to use a safety restraint cannot be considered evidence of contributory or comparative negligence in any civil action
  • Seatbelt non-use is inadmissible as evidence for the purpose of limiting an injured party's damages in negligence lawsuits
  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-673 with technical corrections to clarify existing language
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the failure to use safety restraints as evidence in civil actions to limit an injured party's damages.

RULES OF THE ROAD

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/17/2026

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