This bill establishes new requirements for railroad operators in Oklahoma regarding the maintenance of physical copies of certain documents aboard trains. Specifically, it mandates that each train must carry a cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and identification cards that verify the qualifications of the train crew members. The bill defines the term "Emergency Response Guidebook" and introduces a new section to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 104 of Title 66.
Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Public Safety the authority to issue citations for violations of these requirements, with a structured fine system based on the number of offenses. Fines range from $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,000 to $5,000 for a second offense within three years, and $5,000 to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense within the same timeframe. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.