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US HB7428
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Transportation must publish a notice of proposed rulemaking within 180 days establishing new federal seat belt requirements for all new school buses, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating
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Rulemaking must consider safety benefits of lap/shoulder belts (Type 2 seat belt assembly), which the National Transportation Safety Board concluded provide "the highest level of protection" for school bus passengers
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Secretary must evaluate innovative seat belt detection, reminder systems, and violation alert systems that could be incorporated into school bus designs
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Rulemaking must consider existing experience from states that have already required school buses to be equipped with seat belts
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Introduced February 9, 2026 by Rep. Gottheimer and Rep. Lawler; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Legislative Description
SECURES Act of 2026 Secure Every Child Under the Right Equipment Standards Act of 2026
Transportation and public works
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2/9/2026