Bill
H 2574
Overview: H 2574, An Act to require seat belts on school buses, Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, Introduced: February 27,
Overview: H 2574, An Act to require seat belts on school buses, Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to enhance the safety of students who ride school buses by requiring the installation of seat belts on all new and existing school buses.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all school buses purchased or leased after the effective date of the law be equipped with seat belts for each passenger
- Requires school districts to retrofit existing school buses with seat belts within a specified timeframe
- Establishes penalties, including fines and the potential loss of state funding, for non-compliance by school districts
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students who ride school buses, who will have an added layer of safety and protection in the event of a collision or sudden stop
- School districts, who will need to budget for the installation of seat belts on their bus fleets
- School bus manufacturers and vendors, who will see increased demand for seat belt-equipped vehicles
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been reported favorably by a committee and is now referred to the House Ways and Means committee for further consideration of the financial implications. If approved by this committee, the legislation would then move to the full House for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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