Bill
S 406
Overview: S 406, Passing a School Bus, Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced February 05, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen laws around passing stopped school
Overview: S 406, Passing a School Bus, Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced February 05, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen laws around passing stopped school buses, which is a major safety concern for students. It clarifies and enhances the penalties for drivers who illegally pass a school bus while it is loading or unloading children.
Key Provisions:
- Increases fines for first-time offenders from $250 to $500
- Imposes a mandatory license suspension of 30 days for a first offense
- Doubles fines and suspension lengths for repeat violations within 3 years
- Requires drivers to stop in both directions on undivided roadways when a school bus is stopped
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill is intended to protect the safety of schoolchildren by deterring drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses. It will impact all drivers in the state and could lead to fewer incidents of students being struck by passing vehicles.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: A scrivener's error in the original bill text has been corrected. The bill is now ready to proceed through the legislative process, including committee review and a vote by the full state legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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