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MA S1903

To enhance child passenger safety


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to enhance child passenger safety. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance child passenger safety by amending existing law. The key provisions are: 1) the child passenger restraint must be approved by the US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions; 2) all infants and toddlers under 2 years old or weighing less than 30 lbs. must be restrained in a rear-facing car seat; and 3) all children 2 years or older, or who have outgrown their rear-facing car seat, should use a forward-facing car seat with a harness up to the maximum height and weight allowed by the child restraint manufacturer.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/25/2018)

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