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OH HB578

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Letson

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • All school buses purchased, leased, or rented after January 1, 2016 must be equipped with seat belt assemblies for every passenger seat.

  • Seat belt assemblies must consist of retractable combination pelvic and upper torso restraints meeting or exceeding federal requirements.

  • School bus operators must maintain all 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.

Legislative Description

To require all school buses purchased, leased, or rented after January 1, 2016, to transport students to and from school to be equipped with a seat belt assembly for all passengers.

School buses-acquired after 1/1/16-seat belts for all passengers

Last Action

To Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security

5/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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