Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1191: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Plain-language summary

HB 1191 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Rob Matzie (Democratic). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rob Matzie (Democratic). 28 co-sponsors.