H8296Introduced in the House
Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Introduced by Earl Read, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE - Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 31, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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