HB3

Enact the School Bus Safety Act

Final Passage·6/10/26

Ohio HB3 establishes the School Bus Safety Act, enhancing school bus safety features and public awareness.

Ohio HB3, known as the School Bus Safety Act, aims to improve school bus safety by mandating specific safety features on buses and increasing public awareness. The bill creates a School Bus Safety Fund to finance grants for purchasing and installing safety features such as external cameras, lane departure warning systems, and collision avoidance systems. It also designates August as School Bus Safety Awareness Month to educate the public on the importance of stopping for school buses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 31–2 · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DDDDD
5
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

DDRRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

3:00 PM

Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety C., 4th Hearing, No Testimony

May 20

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference C., 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 10

Senate

Passed

Jun 10

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Nov 19, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety