Railroads; requiring certain railroad operators have two crew members if certain condition occurs; making certain exceptions; effective date.

HB 2245 requires most non-short-line railroad operators in Oklahoma to maintain at least two crew members in the front train car's cab when they adopt a one-person crew policy, effective November 1, 2025. The law excludes short-line railroads and allows exceptions during switching, brake testing, safety inspections, or setouts. It directly affects railroad companies operating within Oklahoma that implement single-crew policies for mainline trains. The bill mandates this change without specifying safety outcomes, focusing solely on operational crew requirements.