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CA AB2585
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Brian Nestande
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AI Summary
- Lowers the age threshold for child passenger restraint system requirements from under 8 years to under 6 years of age, or those weighing less than 60 pounds
- Requires children under 6 years or weighing less than 60 pounds to be secured in a rear seat child passenger restraint system, with exceptions for front seat placement in specific circumstances
- Removes the provision allowing children under 8 years who are 4 feet 9 inches tall to use only safety belts instead of child restraint systems
- Updates requirements for limousines for hire, authorized emergency vehicles, and taxicabs to apply safety belt requirements to passengers 6 years or older (or weighing 60+ pounds) in front seats
- Modifies hospital discharge notification requirements and car rental agency notices to reflect the new age and weight thresholds for child passenger restraint systems
Legislative Description
Vehicles: child passenger restraints.
Last Action
From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
5/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/19/2012
Full Bill Text
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