Florida H0233 amends child restraint requirements, mandating booster seats for children aged 6-8.

Florida H0233 amends the state's child restraint requirements, specifying that children aged 6 through 8 must be restrained in a child booster seat while in a motor vehicle. Exceptions apply if the child is over 4 feet 9 inches in height, being transported by a family member, in a medical emergency, or has a medical condition documented by a health care professional. Violators face penalties, but may opt for a child restraint safety program instead. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0233 amends child restraint requirements, mandating booster seats for children aged 6-8.

Florida H0233 amends the state's child restraint requirements, specifying that children aged 6 through 8 must be restrained in a child booster seat while in a motor vehicle. Exceptions apply if the child is over 4 feet 9 inches in height, being transported by a family member, in a medical emergency, or has a medical condition documented by a health care professional. Violators face penalties, but may opt for a child restraint safety program instead. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.