Motor Vehicles - School Buses - Seat Belts

Summary

The bill adds school‑bus safety and seat‑belt instruction to every public school safety‑education program. It also requires any school bus bought on or after July 1, 2030 and registered in Maryland to have a 3‑point seat belt at every seat. Finally, it prevents criminal or civil actions against bus operators or schools for not ensuring passengers wear those belts.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 5, 2026

History

1. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
2. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation and Ways and Means
3. Oct 15, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Taveras · sponsor

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