2026 Regular Session
SB 395
Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades under certain circumstances
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to protect railroad companies from liability for injuries sustained by individuals using a railroad crossing during parades organized by schools or public entities. The bill requires the railroad to be notified of the parade’s time and to stop the train during the parade. This protection applies only when the railroad company is informed and the train is stopped.
Key provisions
- Railroad companies are not liable for injuries during parades.
- The railroad must be notified of the parade’s time.
- A train must be stopped during the parade for this protection to apply.
- This applies to parades organized by schools, municipalities, counties, or other public entities.
- The bill amends existing law regarding blocking railroad crossings.
- It clarifies that existing ordinances regarding crossing block times will govern.
- Train crews must notify dispatchers of emergency situations requiring crossing clearing.
- Railroads must immediately clear crossings in emergency situations.
Who is affected
- Railroad companies
- Individuals using railroad crossings during parades
- Schools
- Municipalities
- County governments
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exception to liability for railroad companies during parades.
- Requires notification of the railroad company and train stoppage for the exception to apply.
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