S 2416 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to an interstate compact for western MA rail service

S 2416 proposes creating a formal agreement between states to coordinate rail service in western Massachusetts. This bill would establish a framework for states to collaborate on rail transportation planning, infrastructure, and service improvements across state lines. The direct effect would be on the participating states, rail service providers, and residents relying on rail connections in western Massachusetts. The legislation focuses on enabling cooperative decision-making rather than implementing specific service changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 26, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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