HB 1031 Summary

• Repeals IC 9-19-10-7, which previously stated that failure to comply with safety belt and child passenger restraint system laws does not constitute fault or limit insurer liability
• Repeals IC 9-19-10-7(b), which prohibited admission of evidence regarding safety belt non-compliance in civil actions to mitigate damages
• Maintains exception allowing evidence of restraint system non-compliance to be admitted in product liability actions, with defendants bearing the burden of proving non-compliance and causation of injury reduction
• Repeals IC 9-19-11-8, which previously stated that failure to comply with passenger restraint laws does not constitute contributory negligence
• Effective July 1, 2014