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FL S1002
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Infrastructure and Security
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AI Summary
- Revises the definition of "railroad train" to clarify that a railroad train is not a motor vehicle under Florida traffic law.
- Makes the collection of names and addresses of parties involved in railroad train crashes discretionary for law enforcement officers rather than mandatory.
- Makes the collection of names and addresses of drivers and passengers in motor vehicles involved in railroad train crashes discretionary for investigating officers.
- Requires railroad train crew members to provide information about the crash date, time, location, vehicle descriptions, and witnesses, and to furnish train engineer and conductor federal certifications (49 C.F.R. parts 240 and 242) upon request.
- Specifies that railroad train crew members and passengers are not considered "passengers" for purposes of crash report requirements, and changes insurance information collection to apply only to motor vehicles rather than all parties.
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles and Railroad Trains
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 341 (Ch. 2019-69)
4/30/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules3/25/2019
Criminal Justice3/14/2019
Infrastructure and Security2/22/2019
Full Bill Text
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