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MA H2981
MA H2981Establishing senior citizen toll discount on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2981 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2981.pdf |
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