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MA S2640

MA S2640
Relative to school bus safety


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislation relative to the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2640).

AI Summary

This bill authorizes cities and towns in Massachusetts to install and operate live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems to enforce violations against the owners of motor vehicles that fail to stop for a school bus when required to do so. The bill outlines the definition and requirements for these monitoring systems, including the use of stop arm traffic control signs, the production of evidence files, and the review and issuance of citations by law enforcement. The bill also establishes the procedures for adjudicating violations, including the responsibilities of registered vehicle owners, the process for contesting citations, and the potential penalties and consequences for unpaid fines, such as license and registration non-renewal or suspension. Additionally, the bill addresses the storage and destruction of recorded video and photographic information, as well as the reporting requirements for the use and operation of these monitoring systems.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Transportation (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/03/2022)

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