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VA HB25

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bonita Anthony

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all railroad companies operating freight trains, locomotives, or light engines in Virginia to have a minimum crew of two qualified individuals
  • Exempts trains used for hostler or utility service from the two-person crew requirement
  • Mandates the State Corporation Commission include in its annual report to the Governor the number of investigated probable violations of federal railroad safety regulations (49 C.F.R. § 218.123) reported to the Federal Railroad Administration
  • Adds new section 56-425.1 to the Code of Virginia under railroad safety provisions

Legislative Description

Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor1/29/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #31/15/2026
Labor and Commerce12/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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