S.3021

Updating Massachusetts student transportation

Introduced·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3021 updates student transportation regulations by requiring seat belts and rooftop signs on school buses.

Massachusetts S3021 updates student transportation regulations by requiring seat belts for each permanent seating accommodation on school buses. It mandates that each vehicle manufactured after 2018 used for transporting school pupils must have a rooftop sign marked "School Transportation." The bill also requires the vehicle to be equipped with chock blocks, a fire extinguisher, and flares. The changes aim to enhance safety and visibility for school transportation.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Apr 15

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:50 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Mar 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1