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SF4801 • 2026
Rulemaking requirement modifying exception to use of railroad crossing bells
Rulemaking requirement modifying exception to use of railroad crossing bells
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-25
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Rulemaking requirement modifying exception to use of railroad crossing bells
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to railroads; requiring rulemaking modifying exception to use of railroad crossing bells. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin RAILROAD CROSSING BELL EXCEPTIONS; RULEMAKING. new text end new text begin (a) By July 1, 2027, the commissioner of transportation must amend Minnesota Rules, part 8830.1500, subpart 2, to require railroad crossing bells to be silenced when the head end of the train reaches the crossing or when the gate arm has descended to within ten degrees of horizontal when gates are used except when the crossing is within 1,000 feet of residential property. new text end new text begin (b) The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section. Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end