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AK HB131

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2009

Primary Sponsor

Max Gruenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers to properly secure children under age 16 in appropriate safety devices based on age, weight, and height
  • Children less than one year old or weighing less than 20 pounds must use rear-facing child safety seats meeting Department of Transportation standards
  • Children ages 1-5 weighing over 20 pounds must use child restraint devices meeting federal standards
  • Children ages 4-8 who are under 57 inches tall and weigh 20-80 pounds must use booster seats secured by seat belt or approved restraint system
  • Children over age 4 exceeding booster seat height/weight requirements, and children ages 8-16 under booster seat thresholds, must use appropriate safety devices or seat belts based on size

Legislative Description

Child Safety Seats & Seat Belts

Minors

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KERTTULA

3/25/2009

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/13/2009

Full Bill Text

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