HB2962

VEH CD-THIRD DIVISION

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois HB2962 establishes a third division for vehicles designed to carry more than 10 but not more than 15 persons, used exclusively as.

Illinois HB2962 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to create a third division for vehicles designed to carry more than 10 but not more than 15 persons, specifically for use as multifunction school-activity buses. The bill outlines stringent requirements for school bus driver permits, including criminal background checks, medical examinations, and drug testing. It also mandates separate classroom and refresher courses for operating these vehicles, to be developed by the Secretary of State in conjunction with the State Board of Education.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

DDDDDD
6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

DRDRRDRDRRRDRDDDDRDRDRRDDDDDDDRDDDDDDDDDRDDDDDDDRDRRDRDRDD

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

9:00 AM

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date July 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0256