Enacts provisions requiring railroad trains or light engines operated in connection with carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members.

Requires that a railroad train or light engine operated in connection with carrying freight shall have at least two qualified crew members, as defined in the act.

This requirement does not apply to helper services or hostler services, as defined in the act, or to movement of a train under 10 miles per hour for the purpose of loading or unloading freight.

Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a criminal offense as provided in the act.

Pending Committee action.

01/03/2024 First reading in Senate.
01/25/2024 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.