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PA HB1295

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marla Gallo Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes school buses to be equipped with up to two extended stop signal arms on the left side that partially obstruct the roadway to improve student safety during loading and unloading

  • Front extension may extend up to 78 inches from the left side of the vehicle, while rear extension may extend up to 32 inches, both at a minimum height of 36 inches from the ground

  • Extensions must be equipped with a system of flashing red lights

  • Exempts extended stop signal arms from standard vehicle width limitations when deployed and displaying red signals while loading or discharging students

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with the Department of Transportation required to promulgate implementing regulations

Legislative Description

In other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for school buses; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for width of vehicles.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/28/2025

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