Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024
This bill requires the FAA to update specific aviation regulations within 90 days of enactment to remove restrictions on adults holding infants under age 2 on their lap during aircraft movement on the surface, takeoff, or landing. It directly affects parents and caregivers traveling with infants under 2 on commercial flights. The key provision eliminates prohibitions against using a lap-held child restraint approved by the adult during these flight phases. The bill does not change current requirements for approved child safety seats but clarifies that lap-held restraints are permitted under these specific circumstances.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 9, 2024
Last action Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
Jul 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jul 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bill Posey
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