H 2581
An Act relative to school bus safety
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to require the installation of seatbelts on all school buses in Massachusetts. The legislation, introduced by Representative Cruz, aims to improve student safety during bus rides by reducing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. It builds upon previous attempts to mandate seatbelts on school buses and is currently being considered by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
Key provisions
- Requires the installation of seatbelts on all school buses operating in Massachusetts.
- Addresses the safety of students riding school buses.
- Builds on prior legislation regarding school bus safety.
- Currently under review by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
Who is affected
- Students riding school buses
- School districts in Massachusetts
- School bus drivers
- Parents of school children
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Represents an expansion of existing efforts to enhance school bus safety.
- Addresses a long-standing concern regarding student safety during bus travel.
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Bill H.2581 194th (Current)
An Act relative to school bus safety
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2581) of Manny Cruz relative to seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Manny Cruz
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2581
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Accompanied H2574 |
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