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FL H0341

Bill

Status

Passed

6/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "railroad train" to explicitly state that railroad trains are not considered motor vehicles under Florida traffic law (Chapter 316)

  • Grants law enforcement officers discretion over whether to collect names and addresses of parties, drivers, and passengers when investigating crashes involving railroad trains

  • Excludes railroad train crew members and railroad passengers from being classified as "passengers" for crash reporting purposes

  • Requires railroad train crew members to provide basic crash information (date, time, location, vehicle description, names/addresses of parties, witness information) and federal certification documents upon officer request

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles and Railroad Trains

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-69

6/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Infrastructure and Security4/18/2019
State Affairs3/19/2019
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/8/2019
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee1/30/2019

Full Bill Text

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