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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to exempt certain veterans from fares for the use of facilities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 5 of Chapter 161A of the General Laws to allow certain veterans to ride for free on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and other regional transit authorities. Specifically, any veteran who can prove they are traveling to or from a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital for medical care, and who presents proof of a scheduled appointment on the day of travel, will be exempt from paying fares for commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle, and boat services. The proof of appointment must include the veteran's name and the date and location of the appointment, as indicated by a notice from the VA.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (19)
Jerry Parisella (D)*,
Jennifer Benson (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
John Fernandes (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4438 (on 06/29/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3057 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3057 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3057.pdf |
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