HB 4250 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

VEH CD-SEAT BELTS-SCHOOL BUS

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2021, each school bus that is purchased new shall be equipped with seat safety belts for each passenger. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt rules to ensure that school districts require all passengers on those buses to wear seat safety belts. Provides that, except for willful or wanton misconduct, a school bus driver may not be held personally liable for the failure of passengers to wear seat safety belts. Limits home rule powers. Makes a corresponding change in the Illinois Municipal Code. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2020
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Introduced Jan 24, 2020 Last action Feb 19, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020
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Referred to Rules Committee
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