SB0191Introduced in the Senate
SCH BUS-SEAT SAFETY BELTS
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that, beginning July 1, 2031, each designated seating position in any newly purchased school bus shall be equipped with a combination pelvic and upper torso seat safety belt system in good operating condition and meeting all applicable federal standards. Provides that nothing in the provisions requires a public or nonpublic school, school district, transportation provider or contractor, or other entity operating a school bus to ensure that the seat safety belt or other restraint system is correctly adjusted and fastened or to give instruction on how to correctly adjust or fasten the seat safety belt or other restraint system. Provides that the requirement does not apply to a school bus that is leased by a school district or a school bus that is legally registered in another state and displaying valid registration plates of that state if the bus is not operated in Illinois in connection with a cultural, tourist, athletic, or other similar activity for students enrolled in a school located outside of Illinois. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0075
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
83
Yes
27
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Postponed - Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 014-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 30, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 012-006-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Morrison
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 039-013-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-038-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-027-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0075
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