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VA HB416
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Guzman
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AI Summary
- Amends Virginia Code § 22.1-182 to give local governing bodies an alternative to providing separate insurance when using school buses for public purposes
- Local governing bodies may now either supply their own insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements or reimburse the school board for the proportionate share of insurance costs attributable to their use
- Third-party logistics companies, state agencies, and agencies under P.L. 89-73 must still provide their own insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements
- All parties using school buses must continue to reimburse school boards for operational costs and indemnify them from liability
Legislative Description
School buses; use for public purposes by local governing bodies, insurance reimbursement.
Last Action
Senate amendment agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Health2/4/2026
Education: K-121/23/2026
Education1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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