House Sponsors: NOVAK-ERWIN-FEIGENHOLTZ-LOPEZ, JONES,LOU, MCGUIRE AND HOWARD. Short description: CHILD BACK SEAT OF VEH-AIR BAG Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Child Passenger Protection Act to require a parent, legal guardian, or other person to secure a child under the age of 6 in the back seat of a vehicle if the vehicle has a passenger side airbag. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 25/4 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-603.1 625 ILCS 25/4b new Removes provisions requiring a person to secure a child under the age of 6 in the back seat of a vehicle if the vehicle has a passenger side airbag. Further amends the Child Passenger Protection Act to provide that every person transporting a child 4 years of age or older but under the age of 12 (instead of 6) shall be responsible for securing the child in a child restraint system or seat belts. Provides that every person transporting a child under the age of 12 years shall be responsible for securing the child in the back seat of a vehicle if the vehicle has a back seat. Provides that a child under the age of 12 years may be placed in the front seat only if children younger than this child are occupying the back seats. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to reflect these changes. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (DOT) This legislation will have no fiscal impact on DOT. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status