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MA H3134

Relative to the eligibility determination for ‘THE RIDE’ Program


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the eligibility determination for ‘THE RIDE’ program. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to jointly conduct a study examining the eligibility determination process for the RIDE and other paratransit services for elderly and disabled persons. The goal is to identify changes that can reduce the burden on individuals seeking certification or re-certification, including the requirement to appear for an in-person interview. The report and any proposed legislation must be submitted to the Governor and the chairs of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs and the Joint Committee on Transportation by November 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/18/2020)

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