S 2200 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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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

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