SB558

Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators

Vetoed·4/1/26

West Virginia SB558 strengthens penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses.

West Virginia SB558, known as the Protect Our Children at the Bus Stop Act, enhances penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill imposes fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 and jail terms up to six months for first offenses, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It mandates license suspensions for repeat offenders and requires completion of a driver education safety course for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also allows for civil enforcement through stop-arm cameras, with escalating fines and vehicle registration suspensions for repeat civil violations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 8

4:00 PM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 19

Senate

To Governor 3/19/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received