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FL S0066

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases child restraint requirement age from 5 years to 7 years old, effective January 1, 2014
  • Adds height requirement of less than 4 feet 9 inches in addition to age requirement for child restraint device use
  • Specifies approved restraint devices include separate carriers, integrated child seats, and booster seats that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213
  • Allows courts to dismiss first violation charges upon proof that a federally approved child restraint device has been purchased or obtained
  • Provides grace period from July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 during which law enforcement must issue warnings and educational materials instead of citations for violations under new requirements

Legislative Description

Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Died in Transportation

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/5/2012

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