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This bill provides new protections and confidentiality measures for train crew members involved in railroad fatalities. Specifically, the bill requires that personal identifying information of train crew members in reports and communications about railroad fatalities be redacted from public reports and kept confidential. However, unredacted copies of these reports and communications can be accessed by the railroad company, individuals with a court order, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and Public Service Commission staff when necessary for their professional duties. Additionally, the bill exempts train crew members from being required to show their operator's license to law enforcement when operating a locomotive or train. The bill defines a train crew member as including engineers, conductors, brakemen, and other crew members operating a locomotive or train, including on railroad crossings over public roads. These provisions aim to protect the privacy and professional standing of train crew members while still allowing appropriate access to information for investigative and safety purposes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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