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Panel Unanimously Advances Bill Requiring Railroad Safety Rules for Broadband Work on Rail Easements

House Transportation Committee · December 4, 2025

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Summary

Senator Gooch presented SB370, which would require utilities and internet providers to follow Class I railroad safety requirements where their work crosses railroad easements; testimony from Norfolk Southern and Georgia EMCs supported the measure and the committee approved it unanimously by voice vote.

Senate Bill 370 received a unanimous do-pass recommendation after senators and industry representatives told the committee the measure codifies existing safety practices for work in railroad easements.

Senator Gooch told the committee the bill requires that when a utility easement crosses a Class I railroad,…

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