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MS SB2639
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Branning
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AI Summary
- Increases misdemeanor penalties for violating school bus stop requirements from $350-$750 to $500-$1,000 for first conviction
- Increases second or subsequent offense penalties (within 5 years) from $750-$1,500 to $1,000-$3,000, with mandatory 90-day driver's license suspension
- Violations resulting in injury to a child boarding or exiting a school bus are prosecuted under assault statutes with enhanced penalties
- Applies only to school buses displaying required signage with "school bus" in letters at least 4 inches high
- Effective date is July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
School bus; increase penalties for unlawfully overtaking.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B2/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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