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IN HB1680

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Moed

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Railroad corporations are prohibited from allowing trains, railroad cars, or engines to block authorized emergency vehicles at railroad-highway grade crossings for more than 10 minutes
  • Exception applies when the train cannot be moved due to circumstances beyond the railroad corporation's control
  • Violations constitute a Class C infraction with a minimum judgment of $500
  • Funds collected from violation judgments must be deposited into the industrial rail service fund
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Blocking emergency vehicles at railroad crossings. Prohibits a railroad corporation from permitting any train, railroad car, or engine to obstruct authorized emergency vehicle travel at a railroad-highway grade crossing by stopping for a period in excess of 10 minutes, except in certain instances. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class C infraction.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

1/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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