SB395

Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades under certain circumstances

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB395 exempts railroad companies from liability for injuries at crossings during parades.

West Virginia SB395 aims to protect railroad companies from liability for injuries at crossings during parades by schools or public entities, provided the railroad is notified and a train is stopped. The bill also limits the time a train can block a crossing to ten minutes during parades. If emergency services request immediate clearing of a crossing, the railroad must comply safely.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate