An Act relative to railroad crew transportation
This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish new safety standards and oversight for vehicles transporting railroad employees. It requires the state's Rail and Transit Division to create rules covering driver qualifications, vehicle safety, and insurance limits of at least $5 million for liability. The legislation mandates that drivers complete four hours of approved safety training and that vehicles display notices informing passengers of their rights to file safety complaints. Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement powers for the division, including the ability to investigate complaints, assess penalties, and revoke transportation privileges for violations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Brady
DDemocratic
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