Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2170: Modifies provisions relating to child passenger restraint systems
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2170 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SASSMANN. 5849H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 307.179, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to child passenger restraint systems, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 307.179, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 307.179, to read as follows: 307.179. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Child booster seat", a seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, that is designed to elevate a child to properly sit in a federally approved safety belt system; (2) "Child passenger restraint system", a seating system which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213, as amended, and which is either permanently affixed to a motor vehicle or is affixed to such vehicle by a safety belt or a universal attachment system; (3) "Driver", a person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. 2. Every driver transporting a child under the age of sixteen years shall be responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated by that driver on the streets or highways of this state, for providing for …
Sponsors
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061) · primary sponsor
- George Hruza (R, 089)
Latest actions
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 26, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (February 24, 2026): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2170?
- HB2170 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to child passenger restraint systems.
- What is the status of HB2170?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2170?
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2170?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2170&year=2026&code=R
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