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Madison’s Booster Seat Law: Protecting Georgia’s Children

A Mama on a Mission: How Madison’s Booster Seat Law Became Reality

After a devastating crash, Jenny Harty turned heartbreak into action. She was determined to protect other children like her daughter Madison. Jenny led the charge to pass Madison's Booster Seat Law, requiring booster seats for kids under eight in Georgia. The law is saving lives across the state—a legacy built on love, advocacy, and the belief that every child deserves a safe ride.

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Real-Life Proof: The Importance of Booster Seat Safety

Thanks to a properly used booster seat, 5-year-old Madison Harty survived a hit-and-run crash without serious or life-threatening injuries—a decision that ultimately saved her life and proves just how critical child passenger safety is.

These powerful images serve as a real-life reminder of why booster seats and car seats are essential in protecting children from serious injuries in crashes.

5-year-old Madison Harty, a car crash survivor, seen days after the accident. Her properly used booster seat prevented serious injuries.
The wrecked family van involved in a severe hit-and-run crash. Thanks to a properly installed booster seat, a 5-year-old passenger walked away safely.

A Mama on a Mission:
How Madison's Booster Seat Law Became Reality

Photos, media coverage, and advocacy materials from the journey that turned a personal story into life-saving legislation.

What began as a crash became a cause. From legislative flyers and testimony at the Georgia Capitol to front-page headlines, these moments capture the journey that led to Madison’s Booster Seat Law—and inspired the heart of Francie & Fitz.

Advocacy flyer promoting Madison’s Booster Seat Bill (House Bill 217), including crash photo and safety statistics supporting booster seat laws in Georgia.

Advocacy flyer promoting

Madison’s Booster Seat Law in Georgia

Georgia State Capitol building, where Jenny Harty advocated to pass Madison’s Booster Seat Law and Georgia’s Hands-Free Law

Georgia State Capitol,

where the law was passed

Back side of advocacy flyer listing organizations that support Madison’s Booster Seat Bill (House Bill 217), including AAA, Ford, pediatric associations, and state safety agencies.

Advocacy flyer promoting

Madison’s Booster Seat Law in Georgia

Atlanta Journal-Constitution front page featuring coverage of booster seat legislation and child safety laws in Georgia

Front-page coverage

of the movement

Keeping Families Safe

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Helping families ride safer—through education, action, and heart.

Jenny Harty is a Nationally Certified National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) since 2004 and a passionate advocate dedicated to saving lives and inspiring families to make safety part of every adventure.

Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) for over 20 years.

Inspired and led the effort behind Madison’s Booster Seat Law

Helped champion Georgia's Hands–Free Law

Fighting for Safer Roads: Georgia’s Hands-Free Law

Jenny’s advocacy didn’t stop with Madison’s Booster Seat Law…

These moments captured the grassroots power of families, lawmakers, and advocates working together to pass Georgia’s Hands-Free Law.

Advocates and families gather in support of Georgia’s Hands-Free legislation at the Capitol
Jenny Harty speaks with Georgia Governor during passage of Hands-Free Law
Georgia Southern families with Governor Nathan Deal during the signing of Georgia’s Hands-Free Law, marking a major step in distracted driving prevention.
Memorial photos shown during press conference for Georgia’s Hands-Free Law
Jenny Harty and fellow advocates at the Georgia State Capitol during efforts to pass Georgia’s Hands-Free Law to protect drivers and prevent distracted driving.
Jenny Harty with a Georgia State Representative John Carson at the Capitol advocating for the passage of Georgia’s Hands-Free Law.
Georgia Hands Free Law
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