Requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings for any on-track equipment in addition to trains
HB 671 requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings for any approaching railroad equipment (such as maintenance vehicles or construction machinery), not just trains. Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from the rail when signals warn of approaching equipment, gates are lowered, or equipment is visible and in close proximity. This applies to all vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, which must also stop before crossing if they cannot clear the tracks safely. The bill aims to standardize stopping requirements for all railroad-related hazards at crossings. (Note: The bill was dropped from the calendar in May 2025 per the provided actions.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 23, 2024
Last action May 6, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred: Transportation(H)
lower
Dec 23, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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