Senate Bill No. 1390 amends existing legislation regarding the use of live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems by municipalities and local or regional boards of education. The bill extends the deadlines for municipalities to either cease operation of these systems or to enter into agreements with private vendors for their installation and maintenance. Specifically, it pushes the deadline for municipalities that are not currently operating such systems from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026. Additionally, municipalities and boards that are currently using these systems must now cease operations by July 1, 2028, instead of the previously mandated July 1, 2026.

The bill also stipulates that private vendors may continue to operate these systems beyond July 1, 2028, provided certain conditions are met, including that their agreements were established before July 1, 2026, and that no renewal or extension options are exercised after that date. This legislation aims to provide municipalities with additional time to comply with the regulations surrounding the enforcement of the stop arm law, which prohibits drivers from passing school buses with their red lights flashing. The changes are expected to have fiscal implications, potentially resulting in revenue losses for municipalities due to reduced fines collected from violations, while also offering savings by eliminating vendor costs.