Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6318: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6318 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Casimiro, Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every school bus, including buses used exclusively for to transport students receiving special education, to be equipped with a live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring system and retractable stop sign.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary