Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

vote to pass a bill that requires all school buses in K-12 schools to have seat belts on them.

Highlights:

• Requires 3-point seat belts in newly purchased buses (Sec. 12-826(a)).

• Specifies that school personnel are not required to ensure or instruct seatbelt use (Sec. 12-826(b)).

• Authorizes exceptions to apply to leased buses and out-of-state buses used for temporary student activities (Sec. 12-826(c)).

• Defines “school-bus” as per section 1-182 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Sec. 12-826(d)).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

vote to pass a bill that requires all school buses in K-12 schools to have seat belts on them.

Highlights:

• Requires 3-point seat belts in newly purchased buses (Sec. 12-826(a)).

• Specifies that school personnel are not required to ensure or instruct seatbelt use (Sec. 12-826(b)).

• Authorizes exceptions to apply to leased buses and out-of-state buses used for temporary student activities (Sec. 12-826(c)).

• Defines “school-bus” as per section 1-182 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Sec. 12-826(d)).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

Full Bill Text