This bill would bring permanently fixed amusement park rides under federal safety oversight by classifying them as consumer products regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Currently, stationary amusement park rides are exempt from CPSC regulation, leaving their safety oversight to individual states and local authorities. The legislation removes the exemption for rides permanently fixed to a site, meaning rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels would now fall under federal consumer product safety standards and regulations. The bill authorizes an additional $5 million per year in funding to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to handle the increased regulatory responsibilities. This change would affect amusement park operators nationwide and establish more uniform national safety standards for these attractions.
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