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MS HB567
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Holloway
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AI Summary
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Requires the Mississippi Department of Transportation to review all passive grade railroad crossings in the state to determine if they should be designated as particularly dangerous by January 1, 2024.
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Mandates MDOT conduct follow-up reviews of all passive grade crossings every three years after the initial 2024 review.
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Authorizes MDOT to erect stop signs at any crossings determined to be particularly dangerous during the review process.
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Requires drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track at designated dangerous crossings and proceed only with due care.
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Effective date: July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Railroad crossings; require MDOT to review all passive crossings to determine if any are particularly dangerous.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023