2019 House Bill 4600

Revise child car seat rule

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To revise child car seat regulations so they are based on height and weight, not just age. Children under age 2 who weigh 30 pounds or less would have to be in a rear-facing child seat and children age 2 through 4, or who weigh between 30 and 50 pounds, would have to be in a rear-facing seat or a forward-facing child seat with harness. Children between age 5 through 11 who weigh between 30 and 50 pounds and are less than 57 inches tall would have to be in a booster seat.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means