2023 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1111: Safety belt and child restraint systems.

Legislative Summary

Safety belt and child restraint systems. Provides that failing to wear a safety belt is a Class C infraction. (Current law provides that failing to wear a safety belt is a Class D infraction.) Provides that failing to properly fasten and restrain a child within a motor vehicle is a Class C infraction. (Current law provides that failing to properly fasten and restrain a child within a motor vehicle is a Class D infraction.) Removes provisions specifying that a person is not liable for costs or a monetary judgment in certain cases in which a judgment related to a child restraint system is entered against the person.

Bill History

1/10/2023
Authored by Representative Zent
House of Representatives
1/10/2023
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/10/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Roads and Transportation(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Zent
Dennis Zent
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/9/202395.4 KB