Change provisions relating to admissibility of evidence of use of an occupant protection system or a three-point safety belt system

LB 132 modifies Nebraska's Rules of the Road (section 60-6,273) to change how evidence about not wearing seatbelts is used in civil lawsuits. It prohibits courts from considering whether a person was not wearing an occupant protection system or three-point safety belt when determining liability or cause in injury cases. However, such evidence may be used to reduce damage awards for failure to mitigate harm, but only by up to 5%. This directly affects individuals involved in civil litigation following vehicle accidents where seatbelt use is disputed.