An Act commissioning a study of a public transportation benefit program for employees of the Commonwealth

This bill establishes a commission to study the feasibility of offering subsidized public transportation passes to employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The study will examine various aspects of such a program, including costs, tax implications, partnerships with transit authorities, and funding sources. The commission, led by a governor appointee and including representatives from transportation and human resources agencies, must begin its work within two months and submit a final report to state officials within one year.