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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the expansion of the commuter rail and ferry low-income fare program, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2726).
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in coordination with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, to conduct a study on the impacts, benefits, and costs of a low-income fare program for the commuter rail. The study would examine the number of riders who would benefit, the average fare reduction, the impact on fare revenue, eligibility requirements, and methods for advertising the program. The report would also explore the potential for the Department of Transitional Assistance to inform MassHealth recipients about reduced fare programs. The report must be filed with the legislature by July 31, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Transportation (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2726 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2726.pdf |
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