STATE BILLMD HB 862PASSED

Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Aug 3, 2026; 101 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 862 · PassedAug 3

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Bill details

Last action: Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/3/2026) - Chapter 879 · Aug 3, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Aug 3, 2026Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/3/2026) - Chapter 879Senate

Aug 3, 2026Overridden (33-11)Senate

Aug 3, 2026Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator Ready) RejectedSenate

Aug 3, 2026Overridden (99-30)House

May 22, 2026Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)House

Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (33-9)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Hettleman) AdoptedSenate

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Apr 8, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate

Mar 12, 2026Referred FinanceSenate

Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed (98-35)House

Mar 10, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse

Mar 9, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 4, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 11, 2026 · House · 98 yea · 35 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 9 nayPassed

OverriddenAug 3, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 30 nayPassed

OverriddenAug 3, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 11 nayPassed

Subjects

Private Sector Labor and Industry
Civil Offenses
Fines
Labor, Department of
Legislative Services, Department of
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Railroads
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment

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Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight

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