The bill amends Section 80.25 of the Iowa Code regarding railway special agents. It allows the commissioner of public safety to appoint special agents who are regularly employed by a railroad corporation to protect the property of the railroad, its patrons, and employees. Notably, the term "common carrier by rail" is replaced with "railroad corporation," and it is specified that these special agents will not receive any compensation from the state.

Additionally, the bill mandates that railway special agents must cooperate with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies when investigating criminal offenses or crashes that involve residents or property within the state. It also provides a definition for "railroad corporation," aligning it with the definition found in section 327D.2 of the Iowa Code.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 80.25