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OH HB448

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edna Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • All school buses purchased, leased, or rented after January 1, 2014 must have seat belt assemblies installed for each passenger seat.

  • Seat belt assemblies must consist of retractable combination pelvic and upper torso restraints that meet or exceed federal requirements.

  • School bus operators must maintain all available seat belt assemblies in usable condition.

  • School bus operators must adopt a disciplinary policy for passengers who fail to wear or properly adjust available seat belts.

  • School bus operators are not liable for criminal prosecution or civil damages related to failure to enforce seat belt policies or ensure passenger compliance with seat belt use.

Legislative Description

To require all school buses purchased, leased, or rented after January 1, 2014, to transport students to and from school to be equipped with a seat belt assembly for all passengers.

School buses-be equipped with seat belts for all passengers

Last Action

Committee Report

6/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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