BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2292: Evidence/remedial measures

Limiting admissibility of evidence relating to remedial measures taken to prevent future traffic accidents.

Summary

  • $ Bars admissibility of remedial measures taken by the Department of Transportation after an accident that was potentially caused by icy conditions for the purpose of proving fault.
  • $ Bars admissibility of measures taken by the Department of Transportation to aid drivers in safely negotiating icy state highways in one location for proof of fault in connection with an accident occurring at another location.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2002
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Buck (R-24)
Introduced
January 14, 2002 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2002

AN ACT Relating to admissibility of evidence of remedial measures;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Buck (R-24)

5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2292 in other sessions

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