HB 1168 Summary

• Makes it a Class D felony for a person to knowingly or intentionally operate a motor vehicle with a child under eight years of age who is not properly restrained if an accident results in serious bodily injury to the child.

• Raises the offense to a Class C felony if the accident results in the death of the child.

• Provides a defense to prosecution if a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice nurse certifies that restraint would be impractical due to the child's physical or medical condition.

• Amends civil proceedings for child restraint violations to clarify that persons without prior violations are not liable for costs or monetary judgments if they possess or acquire a restraint system.

• Effective July 1, 2011.