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H8523Introduced in the House

Permits a driver to admit to a violation for failure to stop for a school bus and pay the violation of $300 directly to the municipality or its designee, without the need for a court appearance.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Thomas Noret, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED - Permits a driver to admit to a violation for failure to stop for a school bus and pay the violation of $300 directly to the municipality or its designee, without the need for a court appearance.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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