HB862Introduced in the House of Delegates
Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight
Introduced by Dana Stein, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a railroad train used in connection with the movement of freight from being operated in the State unless it has at least two crew members, subject to certain exceptions; providing a penalty for a first offense of up to $10,000 or, in the case of a willful violation within the immediately preceding 3 years, a fine of up to $25,000; etc.
Where it stands
Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/3/2026) - Chapter 879
August 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Overridden · August 3, 2026
33
Yes
11
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Absent |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (98-35)
Referred Finance
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Hettleman) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (33-9)
Returned Passed
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Overridden (99-30)
Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator Ready) Rejected
Overridden (33-11)
Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/3/2026) - Chapter 879
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