Rights of way; designating certain roads as critical emergency routes; prohibiting certain acts by operators of trains. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 77 designates all state highways and National Highway System roads as "critical emergency routes" for first responders, and allows counties/municipalities to designate additional local roads meeting this definition. It prohibits blocking these routes at railroad crossings (even during emergencies) and requires train operators to immediately notify public safety if a train blocks such a crossing due to an accident or weather event. Violations carry fines up to $500 for obstructing routes or $1,000 for train operators failing to notify authorities. The law applies to all train operators, local governments designating routes, and anyone obstructing these designated roads.