An Act updating Massachusetts student transportation
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S3021 — An Act updating Massachusetts student transportation
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Summary
An Act updating Massachusetts student transportation
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This bill amends the existing requirements for motor vehicles used in the transportation of school pupils for hire, particularly those manufactured after 2018, by adding new safety equipment and signage requirements.
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Section 7D of Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90
The requirements of clauses (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (13) and (16) of section seven B shall apply to any motor vehicle carrying not more than eight passengers in addition to the operator, used in the business of transporting school pupils for hire under terms of contract or otherwise, while so used, but not including any motor vehicle used for not more than five days in case of emergency.→ Section 7D. The requirements of clauses (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (13) and (16) of section seven B shall apply to any motor vehicle carrying not more than eight passengers in addition to the operator, used in the business of transporting school pupils for hire under terms of contract or otherwise, while so used, but not including any motor vehicle used for not more than five days in case of emergency. The requirement of clauses (2), (3), (5), (8), (9), (10), (13) and (16) of section seven B shall apply to any motor vehicle manufactured after the year 2018, carrying not more than eight passengers in addition to the operator, used in the business of transporting school pupils for hire under terms of contract or otherwise, while so used, but not including any motor vehicle used for not more than five days in case of emergency.This change clarifies the application of existing requirements to vehicles manufactured after 2018.
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Section 7D of Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90
In addition, each such vehicle shall be required to be equipped with one pair of adequate chock blocks, a fire extinguisher, three flares in compliance with United States Motor Vehicle D.O.T. Safety Standard No. 125, which shall be placed upon the roadway in conformance with section fourteen B of chapter eighty-five when such vehicle becomes disabled upon the traveled portion of any way, and seat belts for each permanent seating accommodation designed and installed in compliance with applicable United States Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
This addition establishes new safety equipment requirements for vehicles used to transport school pupils.
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Section 7D of Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90
Each such vehicle manufactured after 2018, used in the business of transporting school pupils for hire under terms of contract or otherwise, while so used, shall have a rooftop sign marked 'School Transportation' that is reflective and magnetic, but does not have to be permanently affixed to the vehicle.
This new requirement mandates that vehicles manufactured after 2018 display a specific rooftop sign for school transportation.
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Section 7D of Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90
No person shall operate a motor vehicle referred to in this section, nor knowingly allow any passenger to ride in such vehicle unless the operator and all passengers are wearing a safety belt which is properly adjusted and fastened.
This addition enforces a safety belt requirement for both operators and passengers in vehicles used for transporting school pupils.
Sponsors
- Brendan P. Crighton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Brendan P. Crighton Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S3021 do?
- An Act updating Massachusetts student transportation
- Who sponsors S3021?
- S3021 is sponsored by Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S3021?
- 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.
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