H 3719
An Act relative to hot box detectors
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Bill overview
This bill requires the installation of hot box detectors along passenger train lines in Massachusetts. Hot box detectors are used to identify overheated railcars, which can cause derailments. The detectors would be placed approximately every 20 miles. The goal is to improve train safety by proactively detecting potential problems.
Key provisions
- Requires the installation of hot box detectors.
- Detectors must be placed every 20 miles on passenger train lines.
- The bill applies to passenger train lines within Massachusetts.
- The Department of Transportation will oversee the implementation of the detectors.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Passenger train operators
- Passengers on passenger trains
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
John J. Marsi
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael D. Brady
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Bill H.3719 194th (Current)
An Act relative to hot box detectors
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3719) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Natalie M. Blais and Michael D. Brady relative to requiring the installation of hot box detectors every 20 miles on passenger train lines. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3719
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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