Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2574 — An Act to require seat belts on school buses

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill requires seat belts to be installed on school buses.

The legislation mandates that all school buses have seat belts for passengers. This aims to enhance the safety of students during transportation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect an added safety feature for their children on school buses.

Summary

An Act to require seat belts on school buses

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates lap-shoulder belts in school buses, introduces instructional requirements, and requires insurance premium reductions for equipped buses.

  • Chapter 90, Section 7B

    (19) as of September 1, 2027, every school bus transporting students to or from a public, charter or vocational school shall be equipped with a lap-shoulder belt for each permanent seating accommodation designed and installed in compliance with United States motor vehicle D.O.T. safety standards, which seat belt shall be always fastened about each passenger during vehicle operation.

    Requires public, charter, and vocational school buses to have lap-shoulder belts for each seat starting September 1, 2027.

  • Chapter 90, Section 7B

    (20) as of September 1, 2027, every school bus transporting students to or from a private or parochial school shall be equipped with a lap-shoulder belt for each permanent seating accommodation designed and installed in compliance with United States motor vehicle D.O.T. safety standards, which seat belt shall be fastened about each passenger at all times during vehicle operation.

    Requires private and parochial school buses to have lap-shoulder belts for each seat starting September 1, 2027.

  • Chapter 90, Section 7B

    , which shall include instruction in the use of lap-shoulder belts,

    Adds a requirement for instructional practices to include the use of lap-shoulder belts.

  • Chapter 90, Section 7L

    And, if traveling in a bus required by this chapter to have lap-shoulder belts, wearing a lap-shoulder belt which is properly adjusted and fastened according to the manufacturer’s instructions

    Updates passenger safety requirements to include wearing lap-shoulder belts on certain buses.

  • Chapter 90, Section 7AA

    , prior to September 1, 2026, unless such school bus is equipped with a lap-shoulder belt system

    Establishes a deadline for school buses to be equipped with lap-shoulder belts before September 1, 2026.

  • Chapter 175E, Section 4

    (f) For motor vehicle insurance rates for school buses, the commissioner shall develop and promulgate a schedule of appropriate reductions in premium charges to account for the decreased risk of injury associated with the installation of a lap-shoulder belt system approved by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration in any such bus so equipped. The schedule shall be promulgated prior to September 1, 2025, provided that an owner of any school bus so equipped prior to the promulgation of said schedule may apply to the commissioner and receive an appropriate reduction in the premium charge.

    Requires the development of a premium reduction schedule for insurance on school buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts.

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2574 do?
An Act to require seat belts on school buses
Who sponsors H2574?
H2574 is sponsored by Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2574?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2574?
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