Regulates utility crossings and paralleling of railroad rights-of-way in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to regulate how utilities can cross or parallel railroad rights-of-way. It requires utilities to request permission from railroads before placing facilities across or alongside railroad lines. The bill defines terms such as "crossing," "parallel," and "utility facility." It mandates that railroads provide written justification for flagging requirements and ensures that railroads update their websites with any changes to contact information, application procedures, or submission addresses within 30 days.

Regulates utility crossings and paralleling of railroad rights-of-way in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to regulate how utilities can cross or parallel railroad rights-of-way. It requires utilities to request permission from railroads before placing facilities across or alongside railroad lines. The bill defines terms such as "crossing," "parallel," and "utility facility." It mandates that railroads provide written justification for flagging requirements and ensures that railroads update their websites with any changes to contact information, application procedures, or submission addresses within 30 days.