A bill for an act relating to train accidents resulting in personal injury or death, and making penalties applicable.

HSB 174 requires rail companies in Iowa to immediately notify the state transportation department after any train accident causing injury or death. It mandates confidential investigations and reports to the governor about accident causes (including whether mismanagement contributed), while strictly protecting the personal information of deceased train crew members from public disclosure. Unredacted reports containing this information may only be accessed by rail companies, authorized personnel, or law enforcement under court order. Violating these requirements incurs a $100 fine per incident.