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Senate passes bill to curb sale of unsafe child car seats, debate centers on enforcement and market impacts
Summary
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4092A to bar retailers and online marketplaces from knowingly selling child car seats that fail federal or Oregon safety standards; lawmakers debated implementation, a private right of action and reliance on NHTSA certification.
The Oregon Senate on Feb. 26 passed House Bill 4092A, a measure aimed at keeping unsafe child car seats off store shelves and online marketplaces.
Senator Niran Mislan, sponsor of the bill, told colleagues HB 4092A would prevent retailers and online platforms from knowingly selling car seats that do not meet federal or Oregon safety standards and would provide an opportunity for sellers to cure violations. "Every parent leaving the hospital with their newborn should have complete confidence that the car seat protecting…
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