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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the use of seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires the use of lap-shoulder belts on all school buses in Massachusetts. For public, charter, and vocational schools, seatbelts must be installed by September 1, 2021, and for private and parochial schools, the deadline is September 1, 2023. The bill also requires that driver training includes instruction on the proper use of these seatbelts. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurance companies provide premium reductions for school buses equipped with these seatbelt systems, to account for the decreased risk of injury.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (18)
Ruth Balser (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2484 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2484.pdf |
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