Railroads; defining terms; providing for type of identification required to be shown following a railroad accident or incident; emergency.
HB 2886 clarifies identification requirements for railroad employees following accidents or incidents in Oklahoma. It replaces the need for employees to show driver’s licenses with specific Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) certifications. Only employees holding FRA certification as a conductor, engineer, or railroad management may present their FRA credentials instead of a driver’s license to law enforcement. The bill defines key terms like "FRA Certified Conductor" and "FRA Certified Engineer" to specify who qualifies for this alternative identification. This procedural change aims to streamline incident reporting while ensuring compliance with federal railroad safety standards.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mark Chapman
RRepublican
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