S1703
An Act enhancing child passenger safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve child passenger safety in Massachusetts by strengthening existing regulations and potentially expanding requirements for car seats and booster seats. It seeks to ensure children are properly secured in vehicles, reducing the risk of injury or death in accidents. The bill intends to enhance the effectiveness of current safety measures and promote consistent enforcement across the state. Specifically, it focuses on ensuring children are in appropriate restraints based on their age, weight, and height.
Key provisions
- Requires stricter enforcement of car seat and booster seat laws.
- May expand the types of car seats and booster seats that are permitted.
- Could mandate increased public awareness campaigns regarding child passenger safety.
- Potentially updates regulations regarding the use of car seats in various vehicle types.
Who is affected
- Parents and caregivers of young children
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Massachusetts State Police and law enforcement
- Child passenger safety advocates
Notable changes
- Likely involves revisions to existing regulations regarding car seat and booster seat standards.
- Could lead to increased penalties for non-compliance with child passenger safety laws.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.1703 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing child passenger safety
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1703) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to enhance child passenger safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1703
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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