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PA · HB1191CMTE · 29 COSPONSORS

In railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties.

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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of haza…

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 30, 2026

Who it affects
Union member / worker

Authorizes collective bargaining representatives to monitor safety practices and operations of railroads.

W-2 worker (non-union)

Establishes safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, potentially impacting current staffing and future hiring.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Union member / workerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Authorizes collective bargaining representatives to monitor safety practices and operations of railroads.

    for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives· railroads
  • W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Establishes safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, potentially impacting current staffing and future hiring.

    for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines· railroads
What the Bill Does
  • Prohibits blocking of railroad crossings.
  • Limits the length of freight or work trains.
  • Authorizes collective bargaining representatives to monitor railroad safety.
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