Bill > HR1855

This bill amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to ensure that amusement rides permanently fixed to a site are now considered consumer products and subject to safety regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Currently, such rides were explicitly excluded from the definition of consumer products. The bill authorizes $11.5 million in annual funding for the CPSC to oversee safety activities related to these rides, with $5 million allocated for rides not permanently fixed to a site and $6.5 million for rides that are permanently fixed. The bill defines a "covered device" as a mechanical ride that carries passengers along a fixed route or within a defined area, typically operated by an employee. By bringing permanently fixed amusement park rides under CPSC oversight, the legislation aims to enhance safety standards and protections for ride passengers by ensuring these attractions are subject to the same rigorous safety inspections and regulations as other consumer products.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1855/all-info