State • Kentucky

HB 311: AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.

Unknown SponsorEnacted

HB 311 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 195) (updated Apr 23, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require each railroad company to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation at intersections with public roads or highways; direct the Transportation Cabinet or local government to remove obstructive vegetation if the railroad company fails to do so after receiving written notic...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Enhanced safety visibility for motorists

Risks

  • Potential ecological disturbance from vegetation removal

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Reduces potential liability and costs for local governments

Risks

  • Increases compliance costs for railroad operators

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Improves public safety at public-rail intersections
  • Clarifies accountability for maintenance

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 195)

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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