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KentuckyHB 3112026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.

Sponsored By: Josh Calloway (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State AgenciesTraffic SafetyTransportationLocal Mandate

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No railroad cutting on private land

Railroad companies cannot and do not have to enter private property to cut plants. They only clear plants on their own right‑of‑way. This protects homeowners’ control of their land.

Railroads must clear crossings by 2029

The law requires railroads to clear obstructing plants at public road‑rail crossings. Clearing covers the railroad right‑of‑way for 250 feet in each direction from the crossing. Plants count if they are higher than 30 inches but under 20 feet above the crossing. Railroads must clear within 20 feet of the nearest rail, or the whole right‑of‑way if it is narrower, except within 5 feet of private property. The rule also applies within 250 feet where the road centerline meets the track centerline. A railroad can ask the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for a waiver; it takes effect unless the Cabinet denies or changes it within 60 days. If a railroad does not clear after a written 30‑day notice, the Cabinet or local road agency removes the plants and bills the railroad; if unpaid after 30 days, they can sue to collect. Railroads must meet these rules by January 1, 2029. These are the only state standards unless federal rules apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Josh Calloway

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Gay Donworth

    Democrat • House

  • Adam Moore

    Democrat • House

  • Beverly Chester-Burton

    Democrat • House

  • Chris Fugate

    Republican • House

  • Candy Massaroni

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Fister

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Grossberg

    Democrat • House

  • David Hale

    Republican • House

  • Jennifer Decker

    Republican • House

  • Joshua Watkins

    Democrat • House

  • Kim Holloway

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Jackson

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Willner

    Democrat • House

  • Myron Dossett

    Republican • House

  • Mark Hart

    Republican • House

  • Nancy Tate

    Republican • House

  • Peyton Griffee

    Republican • House

  • Pamela Stevenson

    Democrat • House

  • Robert Duvall

    Republican • House

  • Rachel Roarx

    Democrat • House

  • Shane Baker

    Republican • House

  • Steve Bratcher

    Republican • House

  • Steven Doan

    Republican • House

  • Steve Riley

    Republican • House

  • Scott Sharp

    Republican • House

  • Sarah Stalker

    Democrat • House

  • Tina Bojanowski

    Democrat • House

  • Tony Hampton

    Republican • House

  • T.J. Roberts

    Republican • House

  • Wade Williams

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 229 • No: 1

House vote • 4/15/2026

passed

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/16/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 93 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 195)

    4/23/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    4/15/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/15/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/15/2026House

  5. passed 98-0

    4/15/2026House

  6. House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

    4/15/2026House

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate

    4/15/2026Senate

  8. to Rules (H)

    4/14/2026House

  9. received in House

    4/14/2026House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

    4/14/2026Senate

  11. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 14 2026

    4/14/2026Senate

  12. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill

    4/1/2026Senate

  13. returned to Transportation (S)

    3/31/2026Senate

  14. 1st reading

    3/31/2026Senate

  15. taken from Transportation (S)

    3/31/2026Senate

  16. to Transportation (S)

    3/24/2026Senate

  17. to Committee on Committees (S)

    3/17/2026Senate

  18. received in Senate

    3/17/2026Senate

  19. 3rd reading, passed 93-1 with Committee Substitute (1)

    3/16/2026House

  20. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 12 2026

    3/11/2026House

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/11/2026House

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

    3/10/2026House

  23. to Transportation (H)

    1/20/2026House

  24. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/12/2026House

  25. introduced in House

    1/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    4/15/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/7/2026

    PDF

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