Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25: Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0548).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Railroad safety; minimum train crew; movement of freight. Requires a crew of at least two qualified individuals on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight except in use for hostler or utility service. The bill requires the State Corporation Commission to include in an existing report the number of probable violations of federal regulations related to railroad safety investigated by the Commission's Division of Utility and Railroad Safety and reported to the Federal Railroad Administration for enforcement. This bill is identical to SB 191.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dan Helmer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0548)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 548 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB25)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB25ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (66-Y 33-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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