Michigan push: Don't leave kids in cars

The Detriot Free Press reports:

Adults who leave children alone in cars could soon face misdemeanor or felony charges under a proposal making its way through the state Legislature.

The package of two bills, which already passed the House, is under review in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

"I hate to make laws to do this," said Rep. Fran Amos, R-Waterford, who is sponsoring one of the bills. "But I felt there were too many incidents where people really didn't have enough sense. If you leave a kid in a car in 90-degree heat, they will die. We've got to do something."

Child safety groups support the legislation, but they also are lobbying for federal legislation requiring automakers to put in devices that remind drivers when a child is in the backseat. The devices would be similar to those that warn when a seat belt is unfastened.

The Nanny State lives in Michigan.