SEAT BELT DAMAGE MITIGATION Senate SponsorsSen. Sue Rezin 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-603.1Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that evidence of failure to comply with the seat belt requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Code may be admitted in litigation related to a motor vehicle accident for the purpose of mitigating damages in subsequent civil litigation. Provides that this mitigation will apply only to damages for pain and suffering and not to recovery of economic loss or medical payments. Maintains the prohibition on admission of evidence of failure to use child restraints as required under the Child Passenger Protection Act. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2013SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/13/2013SenateTo Subcommittee on Tort Reform 3/22/2013SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die