2021 House Bill 5501

Authorize automated "photo cop" school bus passing citations

Introduced in the House

Nov. 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. TC Clements (R-56)

To permit school districts to install dual “stop-arm” cameras on school buses for the purpose of prosecuting motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus, and authorize their entering agreements with a law enforcement agency to give it the photos and videos for prosecution.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 10, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the House 88 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform