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Utah House rejects bill that would have required child car seats until age 4 or 40 pounds
Summary
After hours of debate about cost, enforcement and family practicality, the Utah House voted 38–32 to reject House Bill 10, which would have required children to use child safety restraint systems until they reached 4 years old or 40 pounds and removed the exemption when vehicles lacked seat belts for all occupants.
The Utah House on Feb. 17 rejected House Bill 10, a measure that would have required children to use certified child safety restraint systems until they reached either age 4 or 40 pounds. Sponsor Representative Joe Bill urged the chamber to prioritize safety, saying the change ‘‘puts kids first’’ and that car-seat costs were manageable and often supported by hospitals and community programs.
Supporters emphasized safety data and child physiology. Representative Joe Bill noted…
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