HB0026

Failed

Highway safety-child restraints.

Require rear-facing child safety restraints for children under two years old or below specified weight and height limits.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; requiring rear-facing child safety restraint systems for children younger than two (2) years old or under the weight or height limits specified for the particular child safety restraint system; clarifying the placement of child safety restraint systems in front of active airbags; and providing for an effective date.

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What does this bill do?

Requires rear-facing child safety restraint systems for children under two years old or below manufacturer weight/height limits, and prohibits rear-facing seats in front of active airbags.

Requires children under nine years old to be properly secured in a child safety restraint system in a rear seat, with exceptions for single-row vehicles or when all rear safety belts are occupied by other child passengers. (W.S. 31-5-1303(a))
Mandates that child safety restraint systems remain rear-facing until the child reaches two years old or the maximum weight or height limit specified by the manufacturer for rear-facing installation. (W.S. 31-5-1303(a), Sec. 1)
Prohibits placement of rear-facing infant seats in front of active airbags. (W.S. 31-5-1303(a), Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (3)

2/3/2025(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/2/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

12/10/2024(LSO)

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