Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 3776: An Act relative to an ADA paratransit program riders' bill of rights

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3776) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Mindy Domb and Homar Gómez that public transit agencies that administers or provides for a paratransit program shall establish and implement a riders' bill of rights. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates paratransit agencies to establish riders' bill of rights, enhancing accessibility and service standards within public transit systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 2349: An Act prohibiting video recording or broadcasting while driving

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2349) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit video recording or broadcasting while driving. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibiting video recording while driving enhances road safety, aligning with transportation safety indicators. The bill directly addresses driver behavior to prevent distractions, a core transportation safety concern.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3612: An Act relative to increasing the fines and penalties for texting and driving

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3612) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases fines for texting while driving to enhance road safety, directly strengthening transportation safety regulations under the Transportation topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 3725: An Act providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3725) of Jack Patrick Lewis that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles establish an electronic credential system. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes electronic driver's license system, modernizing vehicle regulation compliance and verification processes within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

HD 5206: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Representatives Sangiolo of Newton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to taxes for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustment for zero-emission vehicles, likely offering tax relief or incentives, directly impacting revenue and fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 2414: An Act establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2414) of Joan B. Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a tunnel connecting school campuses, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects per its Transportation classification.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 2316: An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2316) of Brian W. Murray and Steven J. Ouellette for legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets pedestrian safety improvements within transportation infrastructure, aligning with safety enhancement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 12, 2025

H 4645: An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker

This bill (H 4645, now Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2025) increases penalties for assaulting public transit workers while they are on duty. It makes it a crime to commit assault and battery - including using bodily substances like blood or saliva - against a transit worker performing their job, punishable by 90 days to 2.5 years in jail or fines of $500 to $5,000. The law specifically defines "bodily substance" to include human secretions such as saliva, urine, or feces. It directly affects transit workers by strengthening legal protections during their work. The bill was enacted in late 2025 after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor’s signature.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting transit workers, expanding criminalization of bodily substance assaults with harsher sentences (90 days-2.5 years), opposing reform efforts.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects transit workers' safety by increasing penalties for assault during work duties, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances public transit safety by increasing penalties for assaulting transit workers, directly protecting workers performing transportation duties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Public Transit

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2412: An Act relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2412) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill targets commuter rail pedestrian safety, enhancing public transit infrastructure safety within transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Rail

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 180: An Act increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus

HD 180 increases penalties for drivers who pass a stopped school bus. It adds a mandatory 7-day suspension of a driver's license or operating privilege to the existing $250 fine. This change directly affects drivers who violate school bus stop laws, making the penalty more severe than a fine alone. The law amendment modifies Section 14 of Chapter 90 to include this suspension requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student safety during school transportation, directly advancing educational access and safety environment per topic description.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for unsafe school bus passing, enhancing road safety regulations per transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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