Secures act of 2026
Secures Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 lap/shoulder seat belt systems, considering safety benefits and recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board. The bill also encourages the exploration of innovative seat belt technologies and learning from states that have already implemented seat belt requirements on school buses.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Transportation must publish a notice of proposed rulemaking.
- The rulemaking will focus on new Federal standards for school bus seat belts.
- The proposed standards should prioritize lap/shoulder seat belt systems.
- The rulemaking must consider findings from the National Transportation Safety Board.
- The rulemaking should explore innovative seat belt technologies.
Who is affected
- School Bus Manufacturers
- School Districts
- School Bus Drivers
- School Bus Passengers (students)
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- The bill mandates the development of federal standards for school bus seat belts.
- It specifically recommends lap/shoulder seat belts as the preferred design.
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