MA S2271

Bill

Relative to Hot Box Detectors

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/22/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to Hot Box Detectors. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 176 of Chapter 160 of the General Laws to require the installation of hot box detectors every 20 miles on any rail line where passenger trains operate. The new requirement applies to both new construction projects and existing rail lines, which must comply within one year of the law's passage. Hot box detectors are devices that monitor the temperature of train axle bearings to identify potential issues and prevent accidents.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Michael Brady (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2271

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2271
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2271.pdf

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