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IN HB1232

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Terri Jo Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 8-2.1-22-46 to establish financial responsibility requirements for contract carriers transporting railroad employees
  • Sets minimum financial responsibility at $5,000,000 for contract carriers that transport railroad employees, in the form of surety bonds, insurance policies, or self-insurance
  • Other common and contract carriers continue to follow the federal minimum level established under 49 U.S.C. 13906(a)(1)
  • Violation constitutes a Class C infraction, or a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section
  • Law enforcement may impound vehicles owned by violators, with release upon compliance with financial responsibility requirements
  • Effective July 1, 2018

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

1/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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