MA S2087

Bill

Requiring medical exams for certain school bus drivers

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 medical exams for certain school bus drivers. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 8A of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to require school bus drivers to undergo medical exams conducted by a medical professional listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners within a specified timeframe, rather than just a licensed physician within a three-year period. The purpose is to ensure the safety of school bus drivers and the students they transport.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Anne Gobi (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2646 (on 04/23/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2087

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2087
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2087.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2970	Relative to bus driver periodic testing	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
S2085	Relative to school bus driver licensing	Accompanied a new draft, see S2679	Similar To
S2086	Relative to bus driver testing and requirements	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2646	Requiring medical exams for certain school bus drivers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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