S2611
An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase public awareness about the importance of wearing seatbelts while traveling on motorcoaches, which often carry many passengers. It seeks to educate the public on this safety measure. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and subsequently reported favorably. The legislation is intended to improve passenger safety on these vehicles.
Key provisions
- Educates the public on the importance of wearing seatbelts on motorcoaches.
- Focuses on increasing awareness of seatbelt usage.
- Addresses safety concerns related to motorcoaches carrying multiple passengers.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
- Reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Motorcoach passengers
- Motorcoach operators
- The general public
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Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.2611 194th (Current)
An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2611) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to educate the public on the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a vehicle carrying many passengers. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2611
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 9/18/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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