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MA S2303

MA S2303
Relative to the expansion of the commuter rail and ferry low-income fare program


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expand the commuter rail and ferry low-income fare program. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, 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 and ferry systems. The study will 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 will also explore the potential for the Department of Transitional Assistance to inform MassHealth recipients about the reduced fare programs. The report must be filed by July 31, 2023.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2631 (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Transportation
  • ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2303 03/10/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2303.pdf 03/10/2023
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