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
State
MA
Summary
Requires crew of at least 2 to operate train in connection with movement of freight. Establishes fines for violation.
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.
Notes
In study.
History
02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.
04/29/2024 Accompanied study order H4530.