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MS SB2069

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful for any person to enter and remain on a railroad right-of-way without permission from the railroad owner/operator or authority granted by state or federal law.

  • Exempts persons crossing the right-of-way at public or private crossings from the prohibition.

  • Exempts legally abandoned right-of-way that is not being used for railroad services and representatives of utilities or agencies with easements performing their duties.

  • Defines "right-of-way" as track, roadbed, and adjacent property that would be readily recognizable to a reasonable person as railroad property.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Railroad right-of-way; unlawful to enter and remain upon without the permission of the owner or operator of the railroad.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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