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MA H3787
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Priscila Sousa
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AI Summary
- Creates a simplified CDL licensing pathway for individuals who intend to operate only school buses
- Exempts school bus-only CDL applicants from written test questions on vehicle engine maintenance and mechanical component inspections
- Restricts licenses obtained through this process exclusively to school bus operation
- Requires holders of school bus-only CDLs to pass the full written examination without exemptions before operating other commercial vehicles
- Shifts vehicle inspection and maintenance responsibility to the entity that owns the school bus
Legislative Description
Addressing the shortage of school bus drivers
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
9/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means9/29/2025
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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