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Congress·In Committee·S. 3807

Sen. Booker's Miranda's Law Would Require Real-Time Driver Record Alerts for School Bus Operators

Miranda’s Law

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Senator Booker Introduces National School Bus Safety Legislation

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Senator Booker, would create a national "red flag" system for commercial drivers. It requires the Department of Transportation to set up a service that automatically tells employers if a driver gets a ticket, has an accident, or has their license suspended or revoked.
  • The law specifically focuses on school bus safety. Any school district or private company that transports students would be required to use this system. This ensures that if a bus driver loses their license over the weekend, the school will find out immediately rather than waiting for a yearly background check.
  • Currently, many employers only check driving records once a year. This new system would replace those slow annual reviews with instant alerts. This helps close a dangerous gap where a driver with a suspended license could stay behind the wheel for months without their boss ever knowing.
  • To keep the process fair, the bill requires that drivers receive a copy of the alert at the same time their employer does. This allows drivers to see exactly what information is being shared and ensures they are aware of any changes being reported to their boss.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 9, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

2 Articles

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news_articleCenter Left

New Jersey's school bus seat belt law should go national, Rep. Josh Gottheimer says

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Miranda’s Law

Bill NumberS 3807
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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