Bill
Bill > H3744
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for free public transportation on state primary and election days. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide free public transportation on state primary and election days in Massachusetts. Specifically, the legislation requires the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and regional transit authorities to offer no-cost rides on fixed-route rapid transit, bus, and trolleybus services during biennial state primary and general elections. By removing fare barriers, the bill seeks to make voting more accessible by eliminating transportation costs that might otherwise discourage voter participation. The provision applies statewide and overrides any existing laws that might contradict this requirement, ensuring that residents can travel to polling places without having to pay for public transit on these specific electoral days.
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 11/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3744 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3744.pdf |
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