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KY HB280

KY HB280
AN ACT relating to child restraint systems and booster seats.


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Introduced
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 189.125 to prohibit the operator of a motor vehicle from carrying passengers who are required to be secured in a child restraint system or booster seat from placing the child restraint system or booster seat in the front seat of the vehicle if the vehicle has seating in the vehicle behind the front seat; amend KRS 189.990 to set fines for violations of all the provisions of KRS 189.125(3)at $50; retain language exempting these fines from court costs; amend KRS 189.574 and 431.452 to conform.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky law to prohibit the operator of a motor vehicle from placing a child restraint system or booster seat in the front seat of the vehicle if the vehicle has seating behind the front seat. The bill also sets a $50 fine for violations of the child restraint system and booster seat requirements. Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to other related statutes.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

to Transportation (H) (on 01/21/2020)

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