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FL H0233
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nan Cobb
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AI Summary
- Raises the mandatory child restraint age from 5 years to 8 years, requiring federally approved crash-tested restraint devices for children 8 and younger
- Requires children aged 6 through 8 years to use a child booster seat specifically, unless the child is over 4 feet 9 inches tall
- Maintains existing requirements: children through age 3 must use a separate carrier or integrated child seat; children aged 4-5 may use a carrier, integrated seat, or booster seat
- Provides exceptions when a safety belt is used and the child is being transported gratuitously by a non-family member, during a medical emergency, or has a documented medical condition
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Child Restraint Requirements
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee10/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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