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FL S0088

FL S0088
Child Care Facilities


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Introduced
08/02/2019
In Committee
08/16/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Citing this act at the "Child Safety Alarm Act"; requiring that, by a specified date, vehicles used by child care facilities and large family child care homes to transport children be equipped with a reliable alarm system that prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle; requiring the Department of Children and Families to adopt by rule minimum safety standards for such systems and to maintain a list of approved alarm manufacturers and alarm systems, etc.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Child Safety Alarm Act," requires vehicles used by child care facilities and large family child care homes to transport children to be equipped with a reliable alarm system that prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting. The Department of Children and Families is required to adopt minimum safety standards for these systems and maintain a list of approved alarm manufacturers and systems. This requirement takes effect on January 1, 2021. The bill also codifies existing requirements related to child restraints, annual vehicle inspections, limitations on the number of children transported, and procedures to ensure children are not left in vehicles.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died in Messages (on 03/14/2020)

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