Legislation

Title: Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024)
Sponsored by: Senators Ellis and Augustine
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the State, including provisions related to the size of the crew, the blocking of highway grade crossings, wayside detectors, and investigations by railroad labor union representatives; and requiring the Commission of Labor and Industry to establish and maintain a database regarding the transportation of hazardous materials and waste by rail in the State.

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Cross-filed with: HB1446

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/02/2024 Legislative Date 2/02/2024 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2024 Legislative Date 2/09/2024 Action Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/02/2024	2/02/2024	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Railroads - Safety Requirements (Maryland Railway Safety Act of 2024)
Senate	2/09/2024	2/09/2024	Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

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