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09 AM 21 3633

ADOPTED
Senators Hawkins of the 49th and Wiles of the 37th offered following amendment:

Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 23 (LC 21 0282S) by striking lines 3 through 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
energy absorption systems, so as to provide that the failure to use safety belts may be considered evidence of causation, negligence; to repeal conflicting

By striking lines 11 through 22 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
absorption systems, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-8-76, relating to safety belts required as equipment and safety restraints for children four years of age or younger, as follows:
"(c) Violation of this Code section shall not constitute may be considered evidence of negligence per se nor or contributory negligence per se. Violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be the basis for cancellation of coverage or increase in insurance rates."

SECTION 1.2.
Said part is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-8-76.1, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, as follows: