SB31
Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 29, 2026
Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB31)
Chief Patron:
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Railroad safety; minimum
train crew; movement of freight; civil penalties. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight. The bill requires a railroad company that violates its provisions to pay certain fines for first, second, and third or subsequent ... (More) violations within three years. (Less)-
Bill History
- 11/17/2025 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100562D
- 11/17/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB31)
