S 1573 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the safety of children in school buses

This bill requires all school buses in Massachusetts to be equipped with seat belts for the driver and every student seat. It mandates that both the operator and the pupils must fasten these seat belts while the bus is moving. The law directly affects school transportation systems and the children who ride them by establishing a new safety standard. This change builds upon previous legislative efforts to enhance student safety on school buses.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 30, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Apr 25, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Apr 4, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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