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CT HB06956
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
- Changes child restraint requirements for children under eight years of age to use approved child restraint systems, replacing the previous age cutoff of six years
- Requires children under two years of age or weighing less than thirty pounds to ride rear-facing in a five-point harness child restraint system
- Requires children ages two to under five years or weighing 30-40 pounds to ride rear-facing or forward-facing in a five-point harness child restraint system
- Requires children ages five to under eight years or weighing 40-60 pounds to use a five-point harness child restraint system or booster seat
- Prohibits rear-facing child restraint systems in front seats equipped with passenger-side airbags; increases penalties for violations with a first offense being an infraction and third or subsequent violations being a class A misdemeanor
- Takes effect October 1, 2017
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Use Of Child Restraint Systems.
Last Action
File Number 424
4/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/25/2017
Full Bill Text
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