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MS HB1354

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Train operators in Mississippi must maintain constant lookout for all persons (including trespassers) and property on railroad tracks.

  • Railroad companies are liable for damages, injuries, and deaths resulting from employee negligence in keeping a lookout.

  • Contributory negligence does not bar recovery if the injured party's negligence is less than the train operator's negligence.

  • Recovery amounts are reduced proportionally to any contributory negligence found on the part of the injured party.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Trains; create duty of operators of to look out for persons and property on railroad tracks.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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