Bill > SB31

This bill relates to bus safety and proposes several key changes to Kentucky's school transportation regulations. It defines a "danger zone" as the area within ten feet of a school bus in any direction and directs the Department of Education to consider requiring new school buses purchased after July 1, 2026, to be equipped with advanced safety technologies. These technologies include sensors to detect objects around the bus, sensors to warn if the door is not completely closed, and interior cameras. The department is also required to develop administrative regulations for sensor design and camera recording retention. By June 30, 2026, the department must submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission about the availability and effectiveness of bus sensor technologies. The bill encourages cities to install similar safety sensors in city buses and is partly named "Ally's Law". Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to several existing statutes to align with these new safety requirements, including updating references to school bus and transportation regulations. The overall goal is to enhance student safety during school transportation by introducing more advanced technological monitoring and detection systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb31.html