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MD HB196

MD HB196
Motor Vehicles - School Buses - Seat Belts


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the public school safety education program to include student instruction concerning school bus safety and the proper use of seat belts on school buses; requiring that school buses purchased after July 1, 2027, be equipped with 3-point seat belts that are accessible to passengers for every seat on the school bus; and prohibiting a civil action for damages based on a failure of the school bus operator to ensure that an occupant of a school bus was wearing a seat belt.

AI Summary

This bill requires the public school safety education program to include student instruction on school bus safety and the proper use of seat belts. It also mandates that school buses purchased after July 1, 2027, be equipped with 3-point seat belts accessible to all passengers. Furthermore, the bill prohibits civil actions for damages against school bus operators for failing to ensure that passengers were wearing seat belts.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 03/18/2024)

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