Imposes restrictions on the placement of rolling stock stored on sidings near railroad crossings.

Establishes that the duty of every corporation or person owning or operating any railroad or branch in the state to maintain certain minimum distances from the near edge railroad crossings to railroad rolling stock stored on sidings. The minimum distance for stored rolling stock shall be five hundred feet unless the Department of Transportation determines a lesser or greater distance is necessary at a particular location and permits or orders a railroad to maintain the lessor or greater distance. If physical conditions require the use of a track temporarily or minimum distances cannot be obtained, the provisions of this section shall not apply to cars placed for loading or unloading or awaiting removal after loading or unloading; and cars identified as needing mechanical attention or repairs due to damage, defects, or safety issues, that are taken out of service for repairs.

Pending introduction and committee assignment.

12/04/2024 Prefiled.