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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that, beginning July 1, 2031, each designated seating position in any newly purchased school bus shall be equipped with a combination pelvic and upper torso seat safety belt system in good operating condition and meeting all applicable federal standards. Provides that nothing in the provisions requires a public or nonpublic school, school district, transportation provider or contractor, or other entity operating a school bus to ensure that the seat safety belt or other restraint system is correctly adjusted and fastened or to give instruction on how to correctly adjust or fasten the seat safety belt or other restraint system. Provides that the requirement does not apply to a school bus that is leased by a school district or a school bus that is legally registered in another state and displaying valid registration plates of that state if the bus is not operated in Illinois in connection with a cultural, tourist, athletic, or other similar activity for students enrolled in a school located outside of Illinois. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require that starting July 1, 2031, all newly purchased school buses must be equipped with a combination pelvic and upper torso seat safety belt system (also known as a 3-point seat safety belt or lap and shoulder restraint system) at each designated seating position. These seat safety belts must be in good operating condition and meet all applicable federal standards. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that schools, school districts, transportation providers, contractors, and bus staff are not required to ensure that these safety belts are correctly adjusted or fastened, nor are they obligated to provide instructions on how to use them. The requirement does not apply to school buses leased by school districts or buses from other states that are only temporarily used in Illinois for activities like cultural events, tourist trips, or athletic competitions. The bill defines "school bus" according to existing definitions in the Illinois Vehicle Code and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0075 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=191&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0191enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0191eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0191sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0191sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0191.htm |
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