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MS HB567

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Mandates MDOT conduct follow-up reviews of all passive grade crossings every three years after the initial 2024 review.

  • Authorizes MDOT to erect stop signs at any 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 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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