MA HB 3363

Author

Kathleen LaNatra
State House 24 Beacon St., Room 236
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-2430
kathleen.lanatra@mahouse.gov
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Bill Text

Category

Rail

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State

MA

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Summary

Requires crew of at least 2 to operate train in connection with movement of freight. Establishes fines for violation.

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Issue

Establishes that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least 2 persons. For the purposes of this section, train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight shall not include hostler service or utility employees.

A company who willfully violates this section may be subject to a fine of: (i) not less than $250 nor more than $1,000, for a first offense; (ii) not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000, for a second offense committed within 3 years; and (iii) not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, for a third offense and subsequent offenses committed within 3 years.

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Notes

In study.

History

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.
04/29/2024 Accompanied study order H4530.