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WV HB4410
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scot Heckert
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AI Summary
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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
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Expands existing railroad crossing stop requirements to apply when on-track equipment approaches, not just trains
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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
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Maintains existing penalties for violations: $100 fine or up to 10 days imprisonment, plus three points against the driver's license record
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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