2001 Senate Bill 333

Introduced in the Senate

March 15, 2001

Introduced by Sen. George Hart (D-6)

To require all children under four years of age to be secured in an approved car seat in the rear seat of a vehicle, and delete the current exception to the car seat requirements for a child being nursed. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 333 and 334.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism

May 15, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion, amended so as to delete the requirement in the bill that violations be reported to the Secretary of State.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 17, 2001

Failed in the Senate 19 to 16 (details)

Received

To require all children under four years of age to be secured in an approved car seat in the rear seat of a vehicle, and delete the current exception to the car seat requirements for a child being nursed. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 333 and 334.

May 24, 2001

Passed in the Senate 24 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

May 24, 2001