Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2385: Modifies provisions relating to railroad safety
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to railroad safety, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 389.611, 389.1100, 389.1200, and 389.1220, to read as follows: 389.611. 1. No railroad train shall prevent the use of a public roadway or highway crossing for more than fifteen consecutive minutes, except or (2) The train is stopped due to an emergency, mechanical failure, or a situation beyond the control of the railroad operator that prevents safe movement. 2. Each instance o.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to railroad safety, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 389.611, 389.1100, 389.1200, and 389.1220, to read as follows: 389.611. 1. No railroad train shall prevent the use of a public roadway or highway crossing for more than fifteen consecutive minutes, except or (2) The train is stopped due to an emergency, mechanical failure, or a situation beyond the control of the railroad operator that prevents safe movement. 2. Each instance of a violation shall constitute a separate offense for each blocked crossing. 3. A railroad found in violation of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars per violation, to be enforced by the department of transportation. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with or preempt federal railroad safety regulations. 389.1100. 1. No railroad operating within this state shall operate, or permit to be operated, any train exceeding eight thousand five hundred feet in total length on any main track or branch line. 2. The department of transportation shall have authority to adopt rules and standards to implement and enforce this section, including procedures for EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in …
Sponsors
- (D, 132) · primary sponsor