H 2678
An Act amending the child passenger restraint exemption to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry
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Bill overview
This bill would expand the state’s child passenger restraint exemption to cover vehicles used by ride-sharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft. Currently, exemptions apply to certain vehicles, but this legislation aims to include vehicles operated by these services. The goal is to ensure that children traveling in ride-sharing vehicles are properly secured in car seats. This change would help improve child safety during transportation.
Key provisions
- Expands the child passenger restraint exemption.
- Includes vehicles used in the ride-share industry.
- Covers vehicles operated by companies like Uber and Lyft.
- Aims to improve child safety during rides.
- Addresses inconsistencies in current child safety regulations.
Who is affected
- Ride-sharing companies (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
- Passengers traveling in ride-sharing vehicles
- Children traveling in ride-sharing vehicles
- Parents and guardians of children using ride-sharing services
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exemption for ride-sharing vehicles.
- Aligns Massachusetts law with broader child safety standards.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.2678 194th (Current)
An Act amending the child passenger restraint exemption to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2678) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing child passenger restraint exemptions to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2678
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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