Secures act of 2026
Secures Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a proposed rule for new federal standards regarding seat belts on all new school buses. The proposed standards would focus on using lap/shoulder seat belts, which are considered safer than traditional lap belts. The bill also encourages the consideration of innovative technologies to improve seat belt safety and draws on existing state-level experiences with seat belt requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Transportation to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking.
- Sets a deadline of 180 days for the publication of the proposed rulemaking.
- Specifies that the rulemaking should focus on lap/shoulder seat belt systems.
- Directs the Secretary to consider the National Transportation Safety Board’s findings on seat belt effectiveness.
- Encourages consideration of innovative seat belt technologies.
- Asks the Secretary to review existing state seat belt requirements.
Who is affected
- School Bus Manufacturers
- School Districts
- School Bus Drivers
- School Bus Passengers (children)
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Mandates the use of lap/shoulder seat belts on new school buses.
- Promotes the adoption of advanced seat belt technologies.
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