A bill for an act relating to train accidents resulting in personal injury or death, and making penalties applicable.

This Iowa bill (SF 290) requires railroads to immediately report train accidents causing injury or death to the state transportation department. The department must investigate and report to the governor on whether the accident resulted from railroad mismanagement or neglect, but this report cannot be used in court or disclosed publicly. The bill also mandates that personal information of deceased train crew members remains confidential, with access limited to the railroad, authorized court orders, or law enforcement for official duties. Violations carry a $100 fine per incident.