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MS HB498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Transportation to review all passive grade railroad crossings in the state to determine if any should be designated as particularly dangerous
  • Mandates an initial comprehensive review by January 1, 2020, with subsequent reviews every three years thereafter
  • Authorizes MDOT to erect stop signs at crossings determined to be particularly dangerous during the review process
  • Requires drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track at designated dangerous crossings and proceed only with due care
  • Effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Railroad crossings; require MDOT to review all passive crossings to determine if any are particularly dangerous.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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