HB4410

Relating to special stops required for on-track equipment

Chamber Passed·1/29/26

West Virginia HB4410 amends the Code to define "on-track equipment" and clarify rules for stopping at railroad crossings.

West Virginia HB4410 amends the Code to define "on-track equipment" as any tender, motor unit, freight or passenger car, or other equipment used on railroad tracks. It also clarifies that drivers must stop at railroad crossings when signals indicate an approaching train or when the train is plainly visible and poses an immediate hazard. The bill prohibits driving around closed crossing gates or barriers and sets penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Jan 29
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 29)

96 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

1:00 PM

Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Jan 22

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Mar 10

Senate

Reported do pass with amend and title amend but first to Judiciary

Mar 10

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced in Senate