PA HB 1127

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

Limits the maximum length of freight trains to 8,500 ft.

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Issue

Limits the maximum length of freight trains to 8,500 ft. Grants authority to the Pennsylvania Public Utility 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.