Senate Committee OK’s Bill For Cameras For School Buses To Catch Illegal Passing

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FRANKFORT (03/19/26) — A bill looking to create harsher penalties for drivers who ignore stopped school buses is one step closer to becoming law. A Senate committee voted unanimously on Thursday to advance House Bill 7, which would allow school districts to install cameras on school buses to catch illegal passing. The bill has already passed in the House, and if approved, police would review the bus camera footage, confirm violations, and contact the drivers directly.