Status Summary

First reading, referred to Transportation on 1.14.19.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation on 1.21.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation on 1.23.19; 1st substitute bill passed.

Referred to Rules for Review on 1.28.19.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 2.5.19.

1st substitute bill substituted; rules suspended. Placed on third reading.
Third reading, passed on 2.7.19.

In the Senate:
First reading, referred to Transportation on
2.11.19.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation on 3.25.19.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation on 3.26.19; majority pass.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on 3.28.19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 4.11.19.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading and passed on 4.12.19.

In the House:
Speaker signed on 4.15.19.

In the Senate:
President signed on 4.16.19.

Other than legislative action:
Delivered to Governor on 4.16.19.
Governor signed on 4.19.19. Chapter 59, 2019 Laws. Effective date: 1/1/2020.

(updated 5.3.19)

Legislative Session

2019

Status

Passed

Sponsor

Bergquist
More about this bill

Reuires the Traffic Safety Commission to produce and distribute informational & educational materials explaining the proper use of child restraint systems, potential safety risks, where to access assistance, and legal penalties.  

This act would take effect on January 1st, 2020. 

Amendments:

Updated on 4.12.19:

1st substitute:

  • Modified the exception to following child restraint system requirements in seating positions where only a lap belt is available and the child is over 40 pounds by making it applicable to child booster seat requirements only and eliminating the minimum weight threshold. 
Safety