H.R.1828

School Bus Safety Act of 2025

Introduced·3/4/25

The School Bus Safety Act of 2025 mandates new safety equipment for school buses, including automatic emergency braking systems, event data.

The School Bus Safety Act of 2025 aims to enhance school bus safety by requiring new equipment and standards. It mandates that school buses be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, and electronic stability control systems. Additionally, it requires 3-point safety belts at each designated seating position for school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 4, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 4, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 4, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.