HB 2246 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings for any on-track equipment in addition to trains

HB 2246 requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings when approaching *any* on-track equipment (like maintenance vehicles or work trains), not just trains. Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail and wait until it’s safe to proceed if signals warn of an approaching train or on-track equipment, a gate is lowered, or equipment is visible and close. This expands existing rules that previously only required stops for trains. The bill directly affects all drivers approaching railroad crossings and aims to improve safety by broadening the circumstances requiring a stop.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 8, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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