VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) – Governor Northam, Delegate Filler-Corn, AAA and multiple other safety advocates will join together for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 708, sponsored by Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn (D/District 41) which changes Virginia law to require that child safety seats remain rear facing until the age of two, or the child reaches the minimum weight limit for a forward-facing child restraint device as prescribed by the manufacturer of the device. The new law has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2019 to allow for public awareness.
WHO: Governor Ralph Northam
Delegate Eileen Filler Corn
Georjeane Blumling (AAA)
Martha Meade (AAA)
Multiple Traffic Safety Stakeholders and Government Officials
VISUALS: Vehicle with rear facing child safety seat and child of approximately 2 years of age
Immediately after bill signing on brick area outside of the Patrick Henry Building
Media will be shown to the area
WHEN: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: Patrick Henry Building
1111 East Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
West Reading Room
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