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House approves railroad property amendment after hours of debate on liability and public crossings
Summary
The House passed H.B. 69, extending liability protections to railroad property with amendments; floor debate centered on whether the bill removes railroad duty of care, effects on private crossings and the legal concept of 'attractive nuisance.' The final tally was 53–18 in favor.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House passed House Bill 69 on Feb. 24 after extended debate over railroad liability and the scope of exemptions the bill would create for private and public crossings.
Proponents described H.B. 69 as aligning a railroad’s duty and property protections with those of other private landowners. Sponsor Representative Brown argued the bill allows the railroad the same consideration private property owners receive and includes…
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