H368

Revise Child Passenger Restraint Systems Law

Chamber Passed·4/30/25

North Carolina H368 revises child passenger restraint system laws, specifying age and weight requirements for child restraint systems.

North Carolina H368 revises the state's child passenger restraint system laws, detailing specific age and weight requirements for children. Children under eight years old and under 80 pounds must be secured in a height- and weight-appropriate child passenger restraint system. Children under five years old must be in a rear-facing system unless the vehicle lacks a rear seat or has a rear seat but the system is designed for airbags. Children under 40 pounds must be in a rear seat unless the system is designed for airbags.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–0 · Apr 30, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

113 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 16

11:00 AM

Judiciary Hearing

Jun 16

11:00 AM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 16

Senate

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Jun 16

Senate

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Jun 16

Senate

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