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PA HB1708
Bill
Status
7/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Conklin
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AI Summary
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Extends existing school bus safety laws to cover "school vehicles" (smaller vehicles transporting children that don't qualify as school buses due to limited seating capacity), requiring drivers to stop when these vehicles are loading or unloading students
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School vehicle drivers must activate hazard warning lights at least 100 feet before stopping at speeds of 35 mph or less, or 300 feet at speeds above 35 mph
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Failing to stop for a school vehicle carries the same penalties as failing to stop for a school bus: 5 points on driver's license, 60-day license suspension, $250 fine, and $35 surcharge deposited into the School Bus Safety Grant Program Account
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Requires the Department of Transportation to establish new identification requirements for school vehicles picking up or discharging children on highways, including additional roof-mounted lighting and signage
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; in other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for other vehicles transporting school children; and making editorial changes.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
7/8/2025