S 2216 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to tolls on the roadways of the commonwealth

This bill proposes to freeze toll rates on Massachusetts' turnpike and metropolitan highway system at the levels established on January 1, 2023, preventing any future increases. It also requires the state to reduce tolls rather than set or adjust them, and mandates that toll revenue be used primarily to cover specific operational costs and debt obligations for these roadways. Additionally, the legislation directs the Department of Transportation to study and report on the feasibility of implementing all-electronic tolling on currently free state and interstate highways, including exploring options for new toll locations and federal waivers.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 21, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Photo of Brendan Crighton
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex