2026 Senate Bill 958

Transportation: railroads; minimum freight train operating crew size; require.

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” (MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 352.

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Requires freight trains in the state to operate with at least two crew members, aligning state law with recent federal safety regulations and imposing no fiscal impact.

Introduced in the Senate

May 13, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Sean McCann (D-19) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 16, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 18, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole