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MD SB968

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Gallion

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the driver's seat from the requirement that school bus seats meet the fire block test criteria established by the National School Transportation specifications and procedures
  • Maintains the requirement that all other school bus seating must be constructed with fire-resistant materials meeting National Congress on School Transportation standards
  • Requires the Motor Vehicle Administration, with advice from the Department of Education, to adopt regulations promoting school bus fire safety standards
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Education - School Bus - Fire Safety Standards

Safety

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation3/23/2026
Education, Energy, and the Environment3/4/2026
Rules2/13/2026

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