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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

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Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB222

AN ACT relating to railroad operations.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to define "light engine"; require a crew of at least 2 persons during operation of a train or light engine; amend KRS 277.990 to include penalties on railroad companies for crews of less than 2 persons.

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This bill would require railroad trains and light engines operating in Kentucky to have a crew of at least two people on board. Railroad companies that fail to meet this minimum staffing level would face penalties under state law. The measure is aimed at improving safety in railroad operations. Who it may affect: railroad workers and railroad companies operating in Kentucky.

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