HB 1209 (2026): relative to child safety at school bus stops.
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HB 1209 (2026)
relative to child safety at school bus stops.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 42 people signed in online: 42 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Samantha Jacobs (D - Ches 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 17, 2026, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026