Occupant Protection
Occupant Protection
Occupant Protection
The Occupant Protection Action Team (OPAT) focuses on protecting occupants of motor vehicles using seat belts, car seats, and booster seats. Occupants span all ages, with specific focus on the unique needs of child passenger safety.
Co-chair: Kara Rueckert, OHSP (For previous meeting minutes, please contact the action team chair.)
Co-chair: Marie Snodgrass, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Email: MSP-OHSP@michigan.gov
Contact - Phone: 517-284-3332
2026 Meetings
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday, April 16, 2026: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(All meetings will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.)
Occupant Protection Action Plan
Occupant Protection Accomplishments