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HD 4162 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act implementing free public transit

This bill creates a new "Public Transportation Affordability Fund" managed by MassDOT to cover the cost of free public transit. The fund will be financed by 0.75% of business corporation tax revenue (starting in 2025), existing transit revenues, and investment income. It requires the MBTA and regional transit authorities to stop charging fares for all bus, rail, and commuter rail services immediately upon enactment. The fund eliminates the need for annual budget votes to cover these free rides, directly affecting transit riders and the businesses paying the designated tax.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 0.75% business tax revenue to fund free transit, eliminating annual budget votes for transit costs, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fund for free public transit, eliminating fares and securing funding via business taxes and existing revenues, directly expanding public transportation access and services.95% confidence
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Mike Connolly
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26th Middlesex