Tennessee SB2625 amends state laws to regulate railroad crossings, imposing penalties on companies for obstructing crossings.
Tennessee SB2625 amends state laws concerning railroads, specifically addressing obstructions at railroad crossings. It mandates that railroad companies cannot obstruct crossings for more than 30 minutes. The bill introduces a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation, with 85% of the penalty going to the local county or municipality for railroad crossing projects. A second or subsequent violation within 18 months incurs a higher penalty of up to $3,000. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to violations occurring after that date.
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