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WV HB4410

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Heckert

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "on-track equipment" as any tender, motor unit, freight or passenger car, or other equipment used on railroad tracks, including maintenance of way equipment for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing rail systems

  • Expands existing railroad crossing stop requirements to apply when on-track equipment approaches, not just trains

  • Requires drivers to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when warning signals indicate approaching trains or on-track equipment

  • Maintains existing penalties for violations: $100 fine or up to 10 days imprisonment, plus three points against the driver's license record

  • Preserves the exemption from penalties when electric or mechanical signal devices are malfunctioning

Legislative Description

Relating to special stops required for on-track equipment

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 1/30/2026
Energy and Public Works1/16/2026

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