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Read. Follow. Verify.National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act
Record date · March 5, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Representative Andre Carson has introduced legislation to establish federal oversight of . The bill aims to empower the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate accidents, set safety standards, and manage a national database for ride defects.
If passed, this bill would create the first federal regulatory framework for , potentially changing safety inspection requirements and operational standards for parks nationwide.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Amusement park operators
Operators would be subject to new federal safety standards, training requirements, and accident reporting mandates.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The agency would receive an increased budget and new regulatory responsibilities regarding amusement park safety.
Amusement park patrons
Patrons would be subject to new safety protocols and potentially different ride operational standards.
Key Facts
- The bill proposes federal oversight of permanently affixed amusement park rides, which currently lacks federal regulation.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) would be granted authority to investigate amusement park accidents.
- The CPSC would be tasked with developing and enforcing action plans to correct ride defects.
- The bill mandates the creation of a national clearinghouse for amusement park accident and defect data.
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- The legislation includes provisions to improve safety training requirements for amusement park ride operators.
- The bill proposes an increase in the CPSC budget to fund the development of new safety standards.
- The bill covers both permanently affixed and non-affixed amusement park rides.
- The legislation was introduced in response to a February 2025 incident at Knott's Berry Farm where 22 patrons were suspended in the air for two hours.
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Federalization of Amusement Safety
The bill represents a move to end the current gap in federal oversight for permanently affixed amusement rides.
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