Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 163 — Evidence of lack of seat belt use.

Last action — Senator Brown L added as second author

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that evidence concerning a failure to comply with safety belt requirements, including a child restraint system, may be admissible in a civil action. Repeals a provision that failure to comply with a child restraint system does not constitute contributory negligence.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senator Brown L added as second author

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Authored by Senator Gaskill

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 163 do?
Provides that evidence concerning a failure to comply with safety belt requirements, including a child restraint system, may be admissible in a civil action. Repeals a provision that failure to comply with a child restraint system does not constitute contributory negligence.
Who sponsors SB 163?
SB 163 is sponsored by Liz Brown (Republican) and Mike Gaskill (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 163?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 163?
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