Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB31 — Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.

Last action — Left in Commerce and Labor

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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Summary

Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Left in Commerce and Labor

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB31)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100562D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB31 do?
Railroad safety; minimum train crew used in movement of freight, civil penalties.
Who sponsors SB31?
SB31 is sponsored by Jennifer D. Carroll Foy.
What is the current status of SB31?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB31?
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