New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4479: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4479 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), Mike Venezia (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Al Barlas (Republican); Mike Venezia (Democratic); Shama Haider (Democratic). 24 co-sponsors.