PA HB 1191

Author

Robert Matzie
202 Irvis Office Building, P.O. Box 202016
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-4444
rmatzie@pahouse.net
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Bill Text

Category

Rail

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State

PA

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Summary

Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.

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Issue

Provides for prohibition on blocking of crossings, limitation on length of freight or work trains, authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, wayside detector systems, study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposes penalties.

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Notes

Pending Committee action.

History

04/15/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.