Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 31
Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jennifer D. Carroll Foy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight; civil penalties. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight. The bill requires a railroad company that violates its provisions to pay certain fines for first, second, and third or subsequent violations within three years.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Left in Commerce and Labor - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB31) - Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100562D