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This bill repeals Minnesota Statutes section 169.685, subdivision 4, which currently prevents evidence of seat belt or child passenger restraint system use (or non-use) from being admitted in most civil litigation involving motor vehicle accidents. Under the existing law, such evidence was generally not allowed to be introduced in personal injury or property damage lawsuits, with a narrow exception for cases involving defective seat belts or child restraint systems. By repealing this subdivision, the bill would remove the legal restriction, potentially allowing parties in civil cases to present evidence about seat belt or child restraint system usage as part of their arguments. This change could have implications for how fault and damages are determined in motor vehicle accident lawsuits, potentially making it easier for plaintiffs or defendants to introduce seat belt-related evidence to support their claims.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0669&ssn=0&y=2025