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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to railroad crossing safety; creating s. 351.38, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; defining terms; requiring the Department of Transportation to conduct a statewide study on the use of advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad-highway grade crossings; providing requirements for such study; authorizing the department to consult with certain persons and entities in conducting the study; requiring the department to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; providing requirements for such report; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) conduct a statewide study on the use of advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad-highway grade crossings, which are intersections where roads cross railroad tracks. These advanced systems, defined as those using technologies like sensors and cameras to detect and classify objects such as vehicles or pedestrians approaching a crossing, are intended to improve safety by enhancing awareness and reducing collisions. The study will analyze the effectiveness, costs, technical feasibility, and potential funding for these systems, and the DOT is authorized to consult with railroad companies, local governments, and safety experts. The findings and any policy recommendations, which cannot mandate the installation of these systems, must be reported to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Transportation (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310/Analyses/2026s01310.tr.PDF |
| Analysis - Transportation (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310/Analyses/2026s01310.pre.tr.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310/Amendment/745812/HTML | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1310/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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