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HB 5587·WV·house

To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Funkhouser
Latest Action

To Judiciary

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that video footage captured by forward‑ and rear‑facing cameras on school buses be sent directly to the appropriate police agency when a driver illegally passes a stopped bus. It applies to all drivers who encounter a school bus with flashing warning lights and to the school districts that operate the buses. The goal is to improve safety and make enforcement of school‑bus stop laws faster and more reliable.

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