HB5587

To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Authorizes cameras in school buses to send footage of red light violators to law enforcement for ticketing.

West Virginia HB5587 mandates the installation of forward-facing and rear-facing cameras on all school buses. Footage captured by these cameras when a driver illegally passes a school bus with its stop sign flashing will be sent directly to applicable law enforcement agencies for ticketing and enforcement. The bill also includes provisions for penalties for such violations, an educational campaign on school bus safety, and rules for the idling of school buses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 89–1 · Mar 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 333)

89 Yea

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1 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 5

Senate

To Judiciary

Mar 5

Senate

To Judiciary