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MA H2034

MA H2034
To require seat belts on school buses


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires all school buses in Massachusetts to be equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts by specific dates. It also mandates that school bus driver training include instruction on the use of these seat belts, and requires students to wear the seat belts when traveling on buses equipped with them. Additionally, the bill directs the state's insurance commissioner to develop a schedule of premium reductions for school bus insurance policies to account for the decreased risk of injury associated with the installation of lap-shoulder belt systems.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Accompanied H2113 (on 02/24/2020)

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