A proposed bill in California would prohibit some teens up to 16 years old from riding in the passenger seat of a car unless they meet certain height requirements.
The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D), would also require children under 10 years old and shorter children under 13 years old to sit in a booster seat, ABC7 reported. Children under 13 years old would be barred from sitting in the front passenger seat, along with teens up to 16 who do not meet certain height requirements.
Current California law mandates that children stay in the backseat of the car or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4 foot 9 inches and above, according to the report. Bill supporter Jennifer
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