Senate Resolution No. urges the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, in collaboration with various state departments, to explore the feasibility of establishing a program focused on child passenger safety education and the distribution of child safety seats to families in need. The resolution highlights the alarming statistics regarding child fatalities in motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana, emphasizing that proper use of age- and size-appropriate car seats can significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries and deaths. It also points to successful models in other states, such as Texas, as potential frameworks for Louisiana's initiative.

The resolution mandates that the task force conduct a comprehensive study that includes researching best practices from other states, identifying available funding resources, and developing a detailed plan for a child safety seat distribution and education program. The task force is instructed to engage with stakeholders for input and is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, by February 1, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance child passenger safety and ultimately reduce preventable deaths and injuries among children in Louisiana.