ConnecticutYoung drivers face suspensions for repeated school bus violations
Starting October 1, 2026, young people covered by the listed school bus safety rule would face longer license suspensions for repeat violations.
What it does
For a school bus safety violation, a young person would face a 30-day suspension for a first offense, 90 days for a second, and six months for a third or later offense.
Argument forLonger suspensions for repeat violations could encourage young drivers to stop for school buses and help protect children boarding or leaving them.
Argument againstA suspension could make it harder for young drivers to get to school, work or appointments, even after one violation.
More detail
The listed rules call for license suspensions for young people convicted of a first or later school bus safety violation. This applies to people under 18 covered by the listed rule, including those with a license, a youth instruction permit, or no license. The suspension applies after a conviction, bond forfeiture, or suspended judgment or sentence. The section takes effect October 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 4SIGNED BY Governor Ned LamontBecame Law
- May 26TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 26TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- May 19PUBLIC ACT 26-95
- May 5IN CONCURRENCE
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote 263. Result: pass.Lower
- May 5HOUSE PASSEDPassed House
- Apr 30HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 544
- Apr 30FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Apr 29RULES SUSPENDED,TRANS.TO HOUSE
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 199. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 29SENATE PASSEDPassed Senate
- Apr 14FILE NO. 620
- Apr 14SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 398
- Apr 14FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- Apr 14RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- Apr 8REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26Minor
- Mar 30FILED WITH LCOMinor
- Mar 30Joint Favorable SubstituteMinor
- Mar 13PUBLIC HEARING 0318
- Mar 12REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON JudiciaryIntroduced
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