SF 39 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to required railway crossing signs, signals, and gate arms.

This bill requires railroad companies in Iowa to install at least two large, clear warning signs and sufficient gate arms, flashing signals, and crossing lights at all railway crossings with public roads. It mandates that railroads cover all costs for these safety measures, including installation and maintenance, rather than sharing expenses with local governments. The law holds railroads liable for damages if they fail to comply, making them solely responsible for ensuring crossing safety. This directly affects railroad operators and impacts all public roadways intersecting with rail lines across Iowa.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2025 12:00PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Dickey, and Winckler.
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Shipley
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