Bill > AB446

This bill revises provisions related to transportation safety, focusing on railroads and railroad contract carriers in Nevada. For railroads, the bill prohibits trains longer than 7,500 feet, requires installation of hot box detectors every 20 miles, mandates clearing railroad crossings for emergency vehicles, and establishes requirements for maintaining safe areas around railroad tracks. The bill also requires railroad yards with nighttime operations to maintain proper lighting equipment and submit annual reports about their lighting conditions to the Public Utilities Commission. Additionally, the bill requires railroad companies to allow union representatives to monitor safety practices and report incidents. For railroad contract carriers (companies that transport railroad employees), the bill introduces strict regulations on driver work hours, mandates detailed record-keeping, requires comprehensive vehicle safety inspections, and establishes minimum insurance coverage requirements. Drivers must undergo alcohol and controlled substance testing, and carriers must maintain extensive documentation about their drivers' qualifications and safety records. The bill imposes significant penalties for non-compliance, including civil fines up to $100,000 and requirements to provide $5,000,000 bonds. The provisions will become fully effective on January 1, 2026, with some administrative preparations allowed to begin immediately.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12654/Overview