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MA H2484

To require seatbelts on school buses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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