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Introduced
08/20/2019
08/20/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing the age of children for whom operators of motor vehicles must provide protection by using a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device; increasing the age of children for whom a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a child booster seat may be used, etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's child restraint requirements for motor vehicles. It increases the age of children required to use a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device from 5 years old to 6 years old. The bill also allows the use of a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a child booster seat for children aged 4 through 6 years old, instead of the previous limit of 4 through 5 years old. The bill provides exceptions to the child restraint requirement for certain situations, such as when a child is being transported gratuitously by a non-family member or has a medical condition. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Keith Perry (R)*,
Lauren Book (D),
Janet Cruz (D),
Anitere Flores (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Ed Hooper (R),
Darryl Rouson (D),
Linda Stewart (D),
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/158 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/158/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/158/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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