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IN HB1434
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Terri Jo Austin
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AI Summary
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Amends IC 8-2.1-22-46 to establish financial responsibility requirements for contract carriers transporting railroad employees, effective July 1, 2017.
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Requires contract carriers that transport railroad employees to maintain a minimum of $5,000,000 in financial responsibility through surety bonds, insurance policies, or self-insurance.
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Other common and contract carriers must maintain the minimum level established under 49 U.S.C. 13906(a)(1).
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Violation is a Class C infraction, or a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section.
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Authorizes law enforcement to impound vehicles owned by persons convicted of a Class A misdemeanor under this section, with release permitted once the carrier complies.
Legislative Description
Financial responsibility of contract carriers. Establishes a minimum level of financial responsibility of $5,000,000 for contract carriers that transport railroad employees.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/17/2017