HB1244

School transportation; new passenger buses; seat belts required; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1244 mandates seat belts for new school buses with ten or more passenger capacity.

Oklahoma HB1244 amends the state's school transportation regulations to require all new vehicles with a capacity of ten passengers or more to include seat belts. This applies to buses used for transporting school children. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading