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IL HB4377
Bill
Status
Passed
8/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Welch
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AI Summary
- Amends the Child Passenger Protection Act to require children under 2 years old to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system while traveling in motor vehicles
- Exemption applies if the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall
- Requirement applies to non-commercial motor vehicles of the first division, equipped trucks, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing 9,000 pounds or less
- Maintains existing requirement that persons transporting children under 8 years old must use an appropriate child restraint system
- Defines "child restraint system" as any device meeting United States Department of Transportation standards, including booster seats
Legislative Description
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0672
8/3/2018
Committee Referrals
Transportation4/25/2018
Assignments3/9/2018
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/5/2018
Rules1/30/2018
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