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Railway Crossings Upgrade: Enhanced Safety for Rural Areas

This act aims to improve safety at railway-highway crossings, especially in rural areas. Citizens can expect the replacement of old warning devices with new ones and an increase in available funds for these improvements, leading to fewer accidents and smoother traffic flow.
Key points
Replacement of functionally obsolete railway-highway crossing warning devices with modern ones.
Increase in available funding for safety device installation and upgrades at railway-highway crossings from $7,500 to $100,000.
Enhanced safety and reduced accident risk at railway-highway crossings, particularly in rural regions.
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Print number: 117_S_1919
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RURAL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1919.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Replacement of functionally obsolete railway-highway crossing warning devices with modern ones.
  • Increase in available funding for safety device installation and upgrades at railway-highway crossings from $7,500 to $100,000.
  • Enhanced safety and reduced accident risk at railway-highway crossings, particularly in rural regions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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