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SB 31 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.

Summary
Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight; civil penalties. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight. The bill requires a railroad company that violates its provisions to pay certain fines for first, second, and third or subsequent violations within three years.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum two-person crew for freight safety, directly improving workplace safety standards per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires minimum two-person crews on freight trains to enhance safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards per bill's civil penalty provisions.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Nov 17, 2025
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Jennifer Carroll Foy
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