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IA SF384
IA SF384A bill for an act relating to notices required for the closure of railway crossings for repairs or upgrades, and providing penalties.(Formerly SF 24.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Current law prohibits a railway corporation from closing a railway crossing for more than 30 days for the purpose of repairing or upgrading the crossing, and a corporation that violates Code section 327G.25 is subject to a $100 fine. This bill requires a railway corporation to provide notice of a railway crossing closure for repairs or upgrades to the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the crossing not fewer than 30 days prior to closing the crossing, unless the closure could not reasonably be anticipated 30 days in advance or in the event of an emergency. The notice must include an estimated date by which the repairs or upgrades will be completed. If the repairs or upgrades will be completed after the initial estimated completion date, the railway corporation is also required to notify the governmental entity as soon as practicable. A violation of the bill is punishable by a $100 fine.
AI Summary
This bill requires railway corporations to provide advance notice to the governmental entity with jurisdiction over a railway crossing before closing the crossing for repairs or upgrades. Specifically, the railway corporation must give at least 30 days' notice before closing the crossing, unless the closure is unexpected or occurs during an emergency. The notice must include an estimated completion date for the repairs or upgrades. If the repairs take longer than initially estimated, the railway corporation must notify the governmental entity as soon as possible about the revised timeline. Failure to comply with these notification requirements will result in a "schedule one" penalty under section 327C.5, which is essentially a $100 fine. This legislation aims to improve communication and transparency between railway corporations and local government entities when railway crossings need to be temporarily closed for maintenance or improvement work, helping to minimize disruption and ensure public awareness of potential road closures.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (Senate)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF384 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF384.html |
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