MO HB3462

Freight railroad trains and light engines must be operated by a minimum of two qualified crew members

Exemptions apply to helper services (assisting trains with mechanical failure or on difficult terrain), hostler services (moving locomotives within rail yards), and loading/unloading operations at speeds not exceeding 10 mph

Willful violations carry escalating fines: up to $1,500 for first offense, $5,000 for second offense, and $10,000 for third or subsequent offenses

Missouri Department of Transportation has enforcement authority and may promulgate rules to implement the law

The law only takes effect upon notification from the Missouri Attorney General that a final judgment has affirmed the validity of the Federal Railroad Administration's two-person crew rule