Minnesota HF187 mandates seat belts on all new school buses purchased after December 31, 2025.

Minnesota HF187 requires all new school buses purchased after December 31, 2025, to be equipped with lap and shoulder belts for each passenger seating position. Passengers must use these belts unless they or their guardians have notified the school district in writing that they do not intend to wear them. The bill also specifies that school districts and related entities are not liable for injuries if passengers are not wearing belts, except in cases of equipment failure or negligence.

Minnesota HF187 mandates seat belts on all new school buses purchased after December 31, 2025.

Minnesota HF187 requires all new school buses purchased after December 31, 2025, to be equipped with lap and shoulder belts for each passenger seating position. Passengers must use these belts unless they or their guardians have notified the school district in writing that they do not intend to wear them. The bill also specifies that school districts and related entities are not liable for injuries if passengers are not wearing belts, except in cases of equipment failure or negligence.