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Senate Judiciary signals recommitment of S. 261 after members raise liability concerns for rail and utility corridors
Summary
The Senate Judiciary reviewed S. 261, which would limit liability for injuries on railroad property, rights-of-way and utility corridors. Committee members said the exemption as drafted may be too broad and said they will send the bill to the Transportation committee for further drafting and review.
The Chair of the Senate Judiciary opened discussion of S. 261, describing it as a bill that would provide a limited liability exemption for property and injury claims on railroad property, railroad rights-of-way and utility corridors where public access is allowed.
Members recalled testimony from a March 26 hearing that raised concerns about extending a broad liability shield across multiple categories of land. A committee member asked for clarification of what…
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