An Act to enhance child passenger safety

This bill updates child passenger safety requirements in Massachusetts. It mandates that all child restraints meet U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards (FMVSS 213) and be properly secured per the manufacturer's instructions. Children under age two must use rear-facing car seats with internal harnesses until they reach the seat's height or weight limit. Children aged two or older may use either rear-facing or forward-facing harness seats until they outgrow the seat's specifications. The law directly affects parents, caregivers, and drivers transporting young children in vehicles.