HB2742

Relating to the careless operation of a motor vehicle

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Missouri HB2742 establishes fines and suspensions for careless operation of a motor vehicle near a school bus.

Missouri HB2742 amends laws on careless operation of a motor vehicle near a school bus. It mandates fines and suspensions for violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses within five years. The bill also allows school districts to install automated safety cameras on school buses to record violations. Footage from these cameras can only be used for law enforcement purposes and not for other investigations. The bill specifies fines ranging from $500 to $3,000 and license suspensions from 90 days to a year, depending on the number of offenses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 138–2 · Mar 19
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

138 Yea

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2 Nay

RD

18 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

2:00 PM

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Hearing

Feb 10

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

May 7

Senate

Reported Do Pass (S)

May 7

Senate

Placed on Informal Calendar

May 6

Senate

Executive Session Held (S)