Assembly Bill Seeks Stricter Child Passenger Safety

Assembly Bill Seeks Stricter Child Passenger Safety

By Jose CervantesCalifornia could soon see significant changes to its child passenger safety laws under Assembly Bill 435, introduced by Assemblymember Lori Wilson. The proposed legislation aims to raise the minimum age for child passenger restraints, known as booster seats, from eight to 13 years old and implement a new “5-Step test” to determine when a child is ready to use a standard seat. The bill also seeks to restrict children under 13 fro…