S 2342 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to railroad crew transportation

SD 1022 establishes safety and operational regulations for third-party vehicles transporting railroad crews in Massachusetts. It directly affects railroad companies contracting with transportation providers, the providers themselves, and their drivers by requiring the Rail and Transit Division to set rules on driver qualifications, vehicle safety, 4-hour safety training, $5 million insurance coverage, and passenger safety notices. The bill mandates complaint systems for employees, data collection on safety incidents, and penalties including 3-year driver disqualifications for serious traffic offenses. It does not apply to vehicles owned by railroads themselves but focuses solely on contracted transportation services.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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