Legislation - HB0862

Title: Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight
Sponsored by: Delegates Stein, Addison, Allen, Behler, Boyce, Ebersole, Foley, Healey, Holmes, Lehman, Lewis, J. Long, Ruth, Solomon, and Ziegler
Status: In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting a railroad train used in connection with the movement of freight from being operated in the State unless it has at least two crew members, subject to certain exceptions; providing a penalty for a first offense of up to $10,000 or in the case of a willful violation within the immediately preceding 3 years, or a fine of up to $25,000; etc.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0156

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	First Reading Environment and Transportation

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