elle7715
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It went on to the Senate! The local paper had a short article on it:
Yay! Let's hope this gets through the Senate and made into law soon! I know the age 8 limit isn't perfect but it's SO much better than what we have now.
Legislation aims to increase use of child safety seats in vehicles
LANSING (AP) -- More Michigan children would be required to travel in safety car seats under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House. Current Michigan law generally requires children under 4 to ride in a child restraint system, rather than just seat belts alone. The bills passed by the House would broaden the requirements. Children under 4-foot-9 and less than 80 lbs would have to be in a restraint system or booster seat until they turn 8. The main bill in the package passed by a 101-7 vote. The legislation now goes to the Senate. Another bill would require that child restraint systems for the younger children be in the back seat, if the vehicle has a back seat. And the bills would eliminate Michigan's current exemption for a child being nursed. According to a coalition called Safe Kids Michigan, the state has some of the most lenient child safety laws in the nation.
Yay! Let's hope this gets through the Senate and made into law soon! I know the age 8 limit isn't perfect but it's SO much better than what we have now.