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AR HB1534
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Kizzia
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AI Summary
- Increases the age requirement for child passenger safety seats from six (6) years to nine (9) years old
- Increases the weight requirement for child passenger safety seats from sixty pounds (60 lbs.) to eighty pounds (80 lbs.)
- Adds a height exemption allowing children at least four feet nine inches (4' 9") tall to use a safety belt instead of a safety seat, regardless of age or weight
- A child ages nine or older, weighing eighty pounds or more, or measuring at least four feet nine inches tall may use only a properly secured safety belt
- Amends Arkansas Code § 27-34-104(b) and (c) under the Child Passenger Protection Act
Legislative Description
To Amend The Child Passenger Protection Act; And To Raise The Age And Weight Requirements For Child Passenger Safety Seats And Safety Belts.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
Public Transportation2/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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