H 1827·MA·house
An Act relative to police reports involving railroad fatalities
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Kathy LaNatra (D)
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Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill would prohibit public release of any police report or communication about a railroad fatality. It permits the host railroad, the employer of any employee mentioned, and anyone with a judicial order to obtain the reports upon written request. Violating the confidentiality rule could result in up to one year in jail or a $10,000 fine.
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