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Introduced
11/05/2019
11/05/2019
In Committee
11/15/2019
11/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to child restraint requirements; 2 amending s. 316.613, F.S.; increasing the age of 3 children for whom operators of motor vehicles must 4 provide protection by using a crash-tested, federally 5 approved child restraint device; increasing the age of 6 children for whom a separate carrier, an integrated 7 child seat, or a child booster seat may be used; 8 providing an effective date. 9
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on child restraint requirements in motor vehicles. It increases the age of children for whom operators must use a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device from 5 years old to 8 years old. It also increases the age for using a separate carrier, integrated child seat, or child booster seat from 4 years old to 8 years old. The bill provides exceptions for certain situations, such as when a child is being transported gratuitously by someone who is not a family member or when a child has a medical condition. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Mike Beltran (R)*,
Thad Altman (R),
Evan Jenne (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Clovis Watson (D),
Last Action
Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/533 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/533/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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