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NC H368
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donnie Loftis
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AI Summary
- Changes the child restraint system requirement from children under 8 years and under 80 pounds to children under 8 years and under 57 inches in height
- Requires newborns to start in rear-facing child restraint systems, transitioning to forward-facing according to manufacturer height and weight instructions on the federally required car seat label
- Mandates children be secured in rear seats, with limited exceptions: no rear seat available, no active passenger-side airbag, or restraint system designed for front airbag use per manufacturer instructions
- Prohibits placing rear-facing child restraint systems in front seats of vehicles with active front airbags under any circumstances
- Children at least 8 years old or 57 inches tall may use a lap and shoulder belt if properly fitted across thighs/hips and shoulder/chest, with the child able to sit straight with knees bent over seat edge
- Effective December 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Revise Child Passenger Restraint System Law
Public
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/30/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/30/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/15/2025
Judiciary I4/9/2025
Transportation3/12/2025
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