Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3814: An Act increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3814 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus. Primary sponsor: Susannah Whipps (Independent). Most recent recorded action (October 27, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3814) of Susannah M. Whipps relative to increasing the penalties for passing stopped school buses. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation