2023 Senate Bill 139

Transportation: railroads; train length limitations; impose, and provide penalties for noncompliance.

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” (MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 391a.

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

The bill would amend the Railroad Code to prohibit a railroad from operating a freight train or work train that was longer than 7,500 feet in the State. A railroad that violated this prohibition would be subject to a civil fine of up to $5,000.

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. John Cherry (D-27), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Darrin Camilleri (D-4), Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and Sam Singh (D-28)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure