The bill establishes new requirements for railway corporations regarding the closure of railway crossings for repairs or upgrades. Specifically, it mandates that these corporations must provide notice to the relevant governmental entity at least thirty days prior to the closure, unless the closure is unforeseen or an emergency situation arises. The notice must include an estimated completion date for the repairs or upgrades, and if the completion date changes, the corporation must inform the governmental entity as soon as practicable.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for non-compliance, classifying violations as a schedule one penalty under section 327C.5. This replaces the previous law, which only imposed a $100 fine for violations of Code section 327G.25, and emphasizes the importance of timely communication regarding railway crossing closures to ensure public safety and awareness.