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WV HB5587
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Funkhouser
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AI Summary
- Authorizes school bus camera footage of drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses with flashing lights to be sent directly to law enforcement agencies for ticketing and enforcement
- Existing law already requires county boards of education to install forward-facing and rear-facing cameras on all school buses purchased on or after July 1, 2019
- Penalties for illegally passing a school bus range from $500-$1,000 fine for first offense up to $2,000 fine and mandatory 48 hours jail time for third offense
- Driver's license suspensions for violations range from 60 days (first offense) to one year (third or subsequent offense)
- Violations causing serious bodily injury carry 1-3 years imprisonment and $2,000-$5,000 fine; violations causing death carry 1-10 years imprisonment and $5,000-$10,000 fine
Legislative Description
To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement
Education (K12)
Last Action
To Judiciary
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/5/2026
Judiciary2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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