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NJ S3389

Bill

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a minimum of two crew members on "dangerous hazardous trains" transporting 200,000+ gallons of petroleum or 20,000+ gallons of hazardous materials, with exceptions for helper locomotives, tourist operations, yard movements, and small railroads with 15 or fewer employees operating at 15 mph or less

  • Prohibits trains exceeding 8,500 feet in length on main lines and branch lines, with civil penalties of $500-$1,000 per violation and up to $250,000 for grossly negligent violations causing death, injury, or imminent hazard

  • Mandates the Department of Transportation to establish a wayside detector system program within one year, requiring railroad companies to install, maintain, and operate detection systems for hot wheel bearings and hot wheels along their tracks

  • Requires railroad companies to submit federal bridge inspection reports to the Commissioner of Transportation, Governor, and Legislature within 30 days of each inspection

  • Authorizes labor organization representatives to enter privately owned railroad property to inspect for safety hazards, with protections including immunity from civil liability and prohibition against trespass claims during inspections

Legislative Description

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.300.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations9/30/2024
Transportation6/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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