An Act requiring seat belts on school buses

Summary

The bill adds a new requirement that every school bus transporting students to or from any public, vocational, private, or parochial school must be equipped with seat belts that meet U.S. DOT safety standards. Municipalities may pass local ordinances to require seat belts earlier than the state deadline. The law also prevents lawsuits against bus operators, schools, districts, or towns if a student is not wearing the belt.

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