School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act

# School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act (HR 7204) Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require school buses to be equipped with cameras that record vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. When a school bus's stop-arm (the red stop sign that extends from the bus) is deployed, the camera would capture images of any vehicles that fail to stop, helping identify drivers who violate this safety law. The recorded data could potentially be used to issue citations or fines to violators. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects school bus operators and students who depend on buses for transportation.

It also impacts drivers who share roads with school buses, as they could face citations based on camera footage. Law enforcement and school districts would be involved in implementing and managing the system. **Current status:** As of now, HR 7204 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Janelle Bynum (D-OR) and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.