Railroads; defining terms; requiring certain documents and identification to operate a train; effective date.

HB 1914 requires all railroads operating in Oklahoma on main tracks or branch lines to carry specific paper documents and identification while operating trains. It mandates physical copies of freight manifests, an Emergency Response Guide, and Federal Railroad Administration certification documents, along with non-electronic safety identification for conductors and engineers. Violations incur daily civil penalties starting at $2,500, with potential fines up to $250,000 for severe negligence causing harm. The law applies to railroad corporations and their employees operating within Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025.