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OK SB358

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Boren

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires railroad operators to install and maintain hot bearings detectors at least every 10 miles along main lines in Oklahoma
  • Defines "main line" as railroad track segments carrying 5 million or more gross tons of traffic annually, excluding tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations
  • Hot bearings detectors are infrared devices that alert train operators to overheating of bearings, axles, or wheels
  • Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations for violations, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Railroad safety; requiring certain placement of hot bearings detector. Effective date.

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Aeronautics and Transportation

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Aeronautics and Transportation2/4/2025

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