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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Hot Box Detectors. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Chapter 160 of the General Laws to require the installation of hot box detectors every 20 miles on any railway line where passenger trains operate. The hot box detectors must be included in any new construction project and installed within one year of the passage of this law on all existing passenger rail lines. Hot box detectors are devices that monitor the temperature of train wheel bearings to identify potential issues and prevent train derailments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2202 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2202.pdf |
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