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A 6339

Requires every school bus to be equipped with a stop-arm on each side

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Requires dual stop-arms on both sides of every school bus to stop traffic during loading/unloading, boosting student safety; may raise retrofit costs for districts.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 6339

Summary of Bill A 6339

Overview

Bill A 6339, introduced March 4, 2025, is currently REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION. The title indicates a safety-focused requirement for school buses: to be equipped with a stop-arm on each side of the bus. The bill is in the classification of a general bill.

Purpose and Intent

  • To enhance safety during student loading and unloading by ensuring school buses have stop-arms on both sides, enabling traffic to be stopped on both the near and far sides of a bus as children enter or exit.
  • The measure aims to reduce the risk of traffic incidents involving school-age passengers near school buses.

Key Provisions (based on bill title)

  • A mandatory requirement that every school bus be equipped with a stop-arm on each side of the bus.
  • The text of the bill (not provided here) would specify exact implementation details, which could include:
    • Installation standards and specifications for dual stop-arms.
    • Whether existing buses must be retrofitted and any required timelines for retrofit or replacement.
    • Compliance criteria for school districts or bus operators.
    • Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance.
    • Potential funding provisions or grants to support retrofitting or new bus purchases.
    • Any exemptions or special circumstances.

Note: The precise language, including deadlines, funding, and enforcement, would be defined in the full bill text. The summary below reflects what is stated in the title and status.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • School Transportation Operators and School Districts: Would need to ensure buses are equipped with stop-arms on both sides, potentially incurring costs for retrofits or new buses and implementing maintenance programs.
  • Students and Families: Potential safety benefits from dual stop-arms during loading/unloading.
  • Bus Manufacturers and Vendors: Could be affected by new equipment requirements, potentially spurring production of dual-stop-arm systems.
  • Local Governments and Taxpayers: Any required funding or grants would influence budgeting and expenditures.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation Committee, indicating the bill is at an early stage and awaiting committee review, possible amendments, and hearings.
  • Related Legislation:
    • S 9143 (prior-session)
    • A 9601 (prior-session)
    • S 2500 (companion)

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor Transportation Committee actions for hearings, amendments, and potential passage.
  • Review the full bill text when available to understand specific requirements, funding provisions, compliance deadlines, and enforcement details.
  • Compare with related bills (companion and prior-session measures) for context on approach to dual stop-arm requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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