PA HB 1191
Author
Robert Matzie
202 Irvis Office Building, P.O. Box 202016
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-4444
rmatzie@pahouse.net
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Bill Text
Category
Rail
State
PA
Summary
Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.
Issue
Provides for prohibition on blocking of crossings, limitation on length of freight or work trains, authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, wayside detector systems, study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposes penalties.
Notes
Bill is active and pending House action.
History
04/15/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.
11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities upon adjournment.
12/16/2025 Reported as committed by House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.
12/16/2025 First consideration in House. Laid on the table.
03/23/2026 Removed from table in House.