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ME LD1644

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Rafferty

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires installation of hotbox detectors every 20 miles on all railroad lines in Maine that operate passenger trains
  • Hotbox detectors are infrared thermal sensor systems that monitor and identify overheated axle bearings as train wheelsets pass over them
  • Compliance deadline is January 1, 2027
  • Adds new section 7016 to Title 23 of Maine Revised Statutes

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Train Axle Bearing Sensors to Be Installed on Passenger Rail Lines

Safety

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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