Bill > LB271

This bill creates a new criminal offense related to interfering with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel. The bill defines key terms like "interfere" (which includes actions such as tampering, damaging, or disabling) and "rail infrastructure" (covering trains, tracks, equipment, communication systems, and facilities). The legislation establishes specific prohibited actions, including placing obstructions on tracks, interfering with signaling or communication systems, interfering with train movements, assaulting railroad employees or passengers, making terroristic threats, or attempting/conspiring to commit such acts. Importantly, the bill makes these actions a Class IIIA felony, which typically carries serious legal consequences. The proposed law aims to protect railroad operations by creating clear legal penalties for deliberate interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, thereby enhancing safety and preventing potential disruptions to rail transportation. By explicitly outlining what constitutes interference and establishing criminal penalties, the bill provides a comprehensive framework for prosecuting actions that could potentially endanger railroad operations and public safety.

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