HB 2923: Railroad grade crossings

Summary

• Prohibits railroad companies from blocking railroad grade crossings when law enforcement or other emergency services personnel request they not be blocked or when any member of a train's crew becomes aware that a law enforcement or other emergency services vehicle is approaching or has stopped at the crossing with its emergency lights flashing.
• Requires a railroad crossing to be cleared by the fastest method available in the situations described above, as long as the method used does not violate train movement rules issued by the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Establishes that a railroad company that violates these requirements is subject to a penalty to be issued by the Utilities and Transportation Commission of no greater than $1,000 per offense.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2923), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗