SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY DOORS
House Bill 4274
Sponsor: Rep. Stephen Ehardt
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 2-26-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4274 AS INTRODUCED 2-25-03
The bill would amend the Pupil Transportation Act to require emergency doors on type I school buses to be equipped with illuminated door handle assemblies. The handle assembly would have to emit a light and sound signal and change from AC to DC current when an emergency situation arose. The light emitted by the handle would have to be sufficient to allow a person to locate and determine how to open and shut the door.
(Note: "Type I school bus" means a school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.)
MCL 257.1811
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.