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MS HB700

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 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
  • Initial comprehensive review must be completed by January 1, 2025, with subsequent reviews required every three years thereafter
  • Mandates that MDOT erect stop signs at any crossing it determines to be particularly dangerous during the review process
  • Drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track at designated dangerous crossings and proceed only with due care
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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