National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act

HR 1855, the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act, clarifies that permanently fixed amusement rides (like stationary roller coasters) are excluded from the definition of "amusement ride" under the Consumer Product Safety Act. This amendment shifts regulatory focus to portable rides (like carnival equipment) by directing $5 million annually for non-permanently fixed rides and $6.5 million for permanently fixed rides to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bill directly affects amusement parks with portable rides and the CPSC’s enforcement scope, without creating new safety standards. It specifically revises existing definitions and funding allocations under the Consumer Product Safety Act.