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IA HSB575
SB
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Extends rear-facing child restraint system requirement from children under age 1 to children under age 2, or until the child exceeds the manufacturer's maximum height and weight limits for the system
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Increases the age requiring a child restraint system from under 6 years old to under 8 years old for children transported in registered motor vehicles (excluding school buses and motorcycles)
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Children ages 8-17 must be secured by either a child restraint system used per manufacturer's instructions or an approved safety belt/harness
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Removes the exemption that allowed children in back seats to ride unsecured when all safety belts were occupied by other passengers or unavailable due to child restraint system use
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Violations carry a $135 scheduled fine but cannot be used to determine license suspension or habitual offender status
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the use of child restraint devices by certain children traveling in motor vehicles.(See HF 2344.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2344.
2/9/2026