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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 September 1, 2023 for public, charter, and vocational schools, and by September 1, 2024 for private and parochial schools. It also requires school bus drivers to provide instruction on the proper use of these seat belts, and mandates that students wear the seat belts during bus operation. Additionally, the bill directs the Commissioner of Insurance to develop a schedule of premium reductions for motor vehicle insurance rates for school buses equipped with the required lap-shoulder belt systems.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (9)
Tony Cabral (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2425 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2425.pdf |
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