Bill > H3448

This bill aims to strengthen the licensing requirements for school bus drivers in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1) Prohibiting sex offenders, individuals convicted of controlled substance offenses, and those with multiple drunk driving convictions from transporting vocational school students or obtaining school bus operator licenses. 2) Increasing the disqualifying period for drunk driving convictions from 5 years to 15 years for obtaining a school bus operator license. 3) Requiring the immediate suspension and revocation of school bus operator licenses and instructor certificates for those charged or convicted of drunk driving offenses. The bill is intended to enhance the safety of students being transported to and from school by ensuring that school bus operators meet stricter eligibility criteria and face harsher penalties for serious driving infractions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3448