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FL H1211
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum age for child restraint device requirements from 5 years to 7 years old in Florida motor vehicles
- Children aged birth through 2 years must use a rear-facing five-point harness separate carrier or vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat
- Children aged 3-4 years must use a forward-facing or rear-facing five-point harness
- Children aged 5-7 years must use a separate carrier, integrated child seat, child booster seat with vehicle safety belt, or forward-facing five-point harness
- Exempts children ages 5-7 from restraint device requirements when using a safety belt if transported gratuitously by non-family members, in medical emergencies, or with documented medical conditions requiring exceptions; effective October 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Child Restraint Requirements
Last Action
Died in Rules
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee3/31/2023
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee3/6/2023
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