Education – Harford County – Liability of School Bus Contractors
Sponsor: Teresa E. Reilly (District 35A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Education - Local BillsStatus: Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that an entity operating a school bus under a contract with the Harford County Board of Education to provide student transportation services may not be held liable beyond the limits of the entity's insurance coverage under the contract with the Harford County Board of Education through the Maryland Association of Boards of Education in any suit that arises from a vehicular accident or an act or omission of an officer, a director, or an employee of the entity except under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hannun, Kathy | Dandelion Energy | Oral |
| FAV | Davis, Steven | Maryland School Bus Contractors Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nelson, Steve | Maryland School Bus Contractors Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Reilly, Delegate Reillylegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tolley, George | Maryland Association for Justice | Oral + Written (PDF) |