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NY A01287
NY A01287Provides that no person operating or controlling any Class I railroad or Class II railroad shall allow the operation of any railroad train or locomotive for the movement of freight unless such railroad train or locomotive has a crew of not less than two individuals; provides exemptions; defines terms; imposes civil penalties.
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Introduced
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
In Committee
05/16/2022
05/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that no person operating or controlling any Class I railroad or Class II railroad shall allow the operation of any railroad train or locomotive for the movement of freight unless such railroad train or locomotive has a crew of not less than two individuals; provides exemptions; defines terms; imposes civil penalties.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any Class I or Class II railroad operating a freight train or locomotive in New York state must have a crew of at least two individuals, with some exemptions for switching service. The bill defines key terms such as "Class I railroad," "Class II railroad," and "switching service." It also imposes civil penalties for violations, ranging from $250 to $10,000 depending on the number of prior violations. The bill includes a severability clause and provisions for its effective date and implementation.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Bill Magnarelli (D)*,
Pat Burke (D),
William Conrad (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
substituted by s3953b (on 05/31/2022)
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