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FL H1287
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ben Diamond
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Child Safety Alarm Act" to improve transportation safety at child care facilities and large family child care homes.
- Requires all vehicles used by child care facilities and large family child care homes to be equipped with a reliable alarm system by January 1, 2022, that prompts drivers to inspect vehicles for children before exiting.
- Directs the Department of Children and Families to adopt by rule minimum safety standards for alarm systems and maintain a list of approved alarm manufacturers and systems.
- Clarifies that child care facilities and large family child care homes are not responsible for safe transport when children are being transported by a parent or guardian.
- Takes effect October 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Child Care Facility Transportation
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to SB 252
4/27/2021
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/29/2021
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee3/15/2021
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee2/28/2021
Full Bill Text
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