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MA H2981

MA H2981
Establishing senior citizen toll discount on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing toll discounts on the Massachusetts Turnpike, Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge for persons sixty-five years of age or older. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a 25% toll discount on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Ted Williams Tunnel, and the Tobin Bridge for drivers aged 65 and over who have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and own or rent the passenger vehicle they are driving. To qualify, the driver must apply for the discount and renew it every 60 days after their driver's license expires. The bill also imposes fines for drivers who allow unauthorized users to utilize the discount, with the possibility of permanently revoking the discount for repeat offenders. The executive office of transportation is required to implement rules and regulations to administer this new toll discount program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4772 (on 06/08/2020)

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