Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2574: An Act to require seat belts on school buses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2574 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to require seat belts on school buses. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 24, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2574) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Accompanied by H2581
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security