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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting certain persons from allowing pupils to stand in a school bus while the school bus is in motion; requiring that school buses purchased after October 1, 2024, be equipped with seat belts that are accessible to passengers; requiring school buses in operation on October 1, 2024, to have seat belts installed that are accessible to passengers for every seat on the bus on or before October 1, 2026; prohibiting a person from operating a school bus unless the person and each occupant are restrained by a seat belt; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all school buses purchased after October 1, 2024, and registered in Maryland, be equipped with seat belts accessible to passengers in every seat. It also mandates that all existing school buses in operation before October 1, 2024, and registered in Maryland, have seat belts installed and accessible to passengers in every seat by October 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill prohibits the operation of a school bus unless the driver and all occupants are restrained by a seat belt. The bill also removes provisions that previously allowed students to stand in the aisles of school buses while in motion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/22/2024 ) (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0724?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0724f.pdf |
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