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AL HB32

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Bolton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends rear-facing car seat requirement from age 1 and 20 pounds to age 2 or 35 pounds
  • Increases forward-facing seat weight threshold from 40 pounds to 65 pounds
  • Adds specific criteria for transitioning children out of booster seats at age 6, including proper seatbelt fit across shoulder and lap
  • Establishes tiered penalty structure: $25 (first offense), $50 (second), $100 (third), and $150 (fourth or subsequent) within a five-year period
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; child passenger restraint systems, use further provided

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security1/13/2026

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