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A 8040 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state

Summary
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety inspections for railroad equipment, directly improving workplace safety for workers in the rail industry.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety inspections for freight trains, directly enhancing rail transportation safety standards per topic description.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
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Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
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