Senate Bill No. 562 amends the Bus Passenger Safety Act by updating definitions and expanding the scope of unlawful acts related to the safety of public transportation. Key changes include redefining "bus" to "rolling stock transit vehicles," which encompasses a broader range of vehicles such as vans, railcars, and ferry boats. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "terminal," which includes bus stations and adjacent areas. Additionally, it modifies the language regarding unlawful acts, making it a felony to seize control of any rolling stock transit vehicle or to intimidate or assault individuals associated with these vehicles.

The bill establishes stricter penalties for various offenses, including a maximum of twenty years of imprisonment for seizing control of a rolling stock transit vehicle or using a deadly weapon during such acts. It also criminalizes the discharge of firearms within these vehicles or terminals, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The bill emphasizes the importance of public safety and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.