An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for school buses.
HB 391 requires all school buses in Pennsylvania to install video monitoring systems by July 1, 2026. The system must include internal cameras covering every seat and either an external camera or a forward-facing camera to monitor the road ahead. School bus operators, including school districts and transportation contractors, will be directly affected by this requirement. The state Department of Transportation will create specific regulations to implement the law. This bill focuses on enhancing safety monitoring during school bus operations.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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Referred to Education
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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