LD2159 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms.

What is the status of LD2159?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Where is the official record for LD2159?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2159&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD2159: An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms

Q: What does LD2159 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms" Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms and to Amend the Law Regarding the Use of Antipinch Technology on School Bus Doors' ' Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2304, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 423, §1, is further amended to read: A. One door on the right side near.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms" Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms and to Amend the Law Regarding the Use of Antipinch Technology on School Bus Doors' ' Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2304, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 423, §1, is further amended to read: A. One door on the right side near.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms" Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms and to Amend the Law Regarding the Use of Antipinch Technology on School Bus Doors' ' Amend the amendment by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2304, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 423, §1, is further amended to read: A. One door on the right side near the front for ordinary exits and entrances, which must be equipped with technology to prevent the door from closing on a person's limb or other body part if the school bus was manufactured in 2025 or later; and' Amend the amendment by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §2304, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Antipinch technology. This subsection governs the use of technology required under subsection 2, paragraph A. A. The operator of a school bus that is carrying passengers shall ensure that the required technology to prevent the door from closing on a person's limb or other body part pursuant to subsection 2, paragraph …

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Maine LD2159: An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms

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