Maryland HB110 mandates seat belts on school buses and limits liability for non-compliance.

Maryland HB110 requires school buses purchased after July 1, 2030, to be equipped with three-point seat belts accessible to each passenger. It mandates safety education programs to include instruction on school bus safety and proper seat belt use. The bill prohibits criminal or civil actions against school bus operators, schools, school districts, or municipalities for failing to ensure passengers wear seat belts. It also limits references to seat belts in civil trials unrelated to their design or installation.

Maryland HB110 mandates seat belts on school buses and limits liability for non-compliance.

Maryland HB110 requires school buses purchased after July 1, 2030, to be equipped with three-point seat belts accessible to each passenger. It mandates safety education programs to include instruction on school bus safety and proper seat belt use. The bill prohibits criminal or civil actions against school bus operators, schools, school districts, or municipalities for failing to ensure passengers wear seat belts. It also limits references to seat belts in civil trials unrelated to their design or installation.