H3720 • 2025

An Act relative to 2-person train crew size

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Sponsor: Kathleen R. LaNatra
Last action: 2026-03-09
Official status: Accompanied a study order, see H5135
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act relative to 2-person train crew size

An Act relative to 2-person train crew size By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act relative to 2-person train crew size By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
3720) of Kathleen R.
LaNatra and Michael D.
Brady for legislation to require a minimum of 2 persons for the movement of certain freight trains.

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Bill History

2026-03-09 House
Accompanied a study order, see H5135
2025-09-25 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
2025-02-27 House
Referred to the committee on Transportation
2025-02-27 Senate
Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to 2-person train crew size
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3720) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Michael D. Brady for legislation to require a minimum of 2 persons for the movement of certain freight trains. Transportation.

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Bill H.3720

SECTION 1. Chapter 161C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

Section 8. (a) No train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least 2 persons. For the purposes of this section, “train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight” shall not include hostler service or utility employees.

(b) A company who willfully violates this section may be subject to a fine of: (i) not less than $250 nor more than $1,000, for a first offense; (ii) not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000, for a second offense committed within 3 years; and (iii) not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, for a third offense and subsequent offenses committed within 3 years.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.

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