SSB 1026: SSB 1026

What it does

This bill relates to the use of child restraint devices by certain children traveling in motor vehicles, including child restraint systems, safety belts, and safety harnesses. Current law requires a child under one year of age and weighing less than pounds who is being transported in a motor vehicle subject to registration, except a school bus or motorcycle, to be secured during transit in a rear-facing child restraint system that is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. _____ to a child under three years of age and weighing less than pounds.

Senate subcommittee · named January 11, 2023

• Sen. Mike Klimesh (R) · mike.klimesh@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Blank Childrens Hospital; Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Dept. of Public Safety; State Police Officers Council

In plain words

1. January 11, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 11, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Klimesh, Bousselot and Celsi
3. January 19, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. January 26, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 164