The bill revises existing laws regarding child safety restraint systems in Montana, establishing specific age thresholds for the use of these systems. It mandates that children under 2 years of age must be secured in a rear-facing child safety restraint system, while those between 2 and 4 years must use either a rear-facing or forward-facing system with an internal harness. Children aged 4 to 8 years are required to be in a forward-facing restraint or booster seat, and those 9 years or older must use an adult safety belt. The bill also emphasizes that all child safety restraint systems must comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards and be installed according to manufacturer instructions.

Additionally, the bill outlines exemptions for certain vehicles, such as motor homes, school buses, and emergency vehicles, from the child safety restraint requirements. It also provides for exemptions in cases where a child cannot be placed in a safety restraint due to physical or medical conditions. The definitions of terms related to child safety restraints are clarified, including what constitutes being "properly restrained." Overall, the bill aims to enhance child safety in vehicles by establishing clear guidelines and standards for the use of safety restraint systems.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(1): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(2): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(3): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(4): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(5): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1(6): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_1: 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(1): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(10): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(11): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(12): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(13): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(2): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(3): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(4): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(5): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(6): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(7): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(8): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2(9): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_2: 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(1): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(10): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(11): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(12): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(13): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(14): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(15): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(16): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(17): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(18): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(2): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(3): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(4): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(5): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(6): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(7): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(8): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3(9): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_3: 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(1): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(10): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(11): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(2): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(3): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(4): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(5): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(6): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(7): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(8): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X(9): 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421
HB0586_X: 61-9-419, 61-9-420, 61-9-421