Transportation (Freight)

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1290: Commercial motor vehicle; expands definition.

Commercial motor vehicle; definition. Expands the definition of a commercial motor vehicle to include vehicles inclusive of a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. Currently, the definition includes, in relevant part, a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. The new definition is consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands CMV definition to align with federal safety regulations, enhancing vehicle safety standards per FMCSA requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 191: Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight.

Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight except in use for hostler or utility service. The bill requires the State Corporation Commission to include in an existing report the number of probable violations of federal regulations related to railroad safety investigated by the Commission's Division of Utility and Railroad Safety and reported to the Federal Railroad Administration for enforcement. This bill is identical to HB 25.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires minimum two-person crew for freight trains, directly enhancing workplace safety for rail workers per bill's safety mandate.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates minimum two-person crew for freight trains, enhancing rail safety standards through civil penalties for violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 6, 2026

HB 498: Motor carrier violations; authority of law-enforcement officers.

Motor carrier violations; authority of law-enforcement officers. Authorizes the enforcement of motor carrier violations of license, registration, and tax requirements and vehicle size limitations at locations other than permanent weighing stations and clarifies that law-enforcement officers, in addition to size and weight compliance agents, may enforce such provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces vehicle size/weight regulations to protect road infrastructure, enhancing transportation safety and compliance with existing standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Traffic Safety

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 25: Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight.

Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight except in use for hostler or utility service. The bill requires the State Corporation Commission to include in an existing report the number of probable violations of federal regulations related to railroad safety investigated by the Commission's Division of Utility and Railroad Safety and reported to the Federal Railroad Administration for enforcement. This bill is identical to SB 191.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum two-crew requirement for freight trains, directly enhancing workplace safety for railroad workers per bill's civil penalties for violations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires minimum two-person crews on freight trains to enhance railroad safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards within infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail

in committee · Virginia · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 31: Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.

Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight; civil penalties. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight. The bill requires a railroad company that violates its provisions to pay certain fines for first, second, and third or subsequent violations within three years.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum two-person crew for freight safety, directly improving workplace safety standards per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires minimum two-person crews on freight trains to enhance safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards per bill's civil penalty provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail

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