HF 494·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to the operation of railroad trains by a crew of two or more persons, and providing penalties.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 20, 2025
Sponsor: SIECK
Latest Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Jan 28, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that any locomotive or train run by a Class I or Class II carrier on Iowa tracks must have a crew of at least two qualified employees. Companies that fail to meet this requirement face escalating civil penalties, with higher fines for repeat offenses within three years. The measure is intended to boost safety and accountability in rail operations.
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