PA HB 1126

Author

Louis Schmitt
415 Irvis Office Building ,P.O. Box 202079
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-6419
lschmitt@pahousegop.com
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Bill Text

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Category

Rail

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State

PA

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Summary

Requires freight locomotives to be operated with a crew of at least two individuals.

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Issue

Requires freight rail locomotives to be operated by two people in the cab of the locomotive. Grants authority to the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to levy civil penalties to rail companies who do not comply with the new law.

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Notes

Pending Committee action.

History

05/05/2023 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.