2021 House Bill 4204 / Public Act 52

Authorize automated "photo cop" school bus passing citations

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-91)

To permit school districts to install dual “stop-arm” cameras on school buses the purpose of prosecuting motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus, or contract with a private vendor to install and operate the cameras. The bill specifies the level of detail that must be captured by these cameras. The bill also repeals a provision that authorizes imposing 100 hours of community service for school bus passing violations.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 20, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

To permit school districts to install dual “stop-arm” cameras on school buses the purpose of prosecuting motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus, or contract with a private vendor to install and operate the cameras. The bill specifies the level of detail that must be captured by these cameras.

Received in the Senate

April 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To permit school districts to install dual “stop-arm” cameras on school buses the purpose of prosecuting motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus, or contract with a private vendor to install and operate the cameras. The bill specifies the level of detail that must be captured by these cameras.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 13, 2021