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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1699: An Act establishing a primary seat belt law

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1699) of Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes primary seat belt law, enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation policy as a safety measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2234: An Act aligning state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2234) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to align state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAligns state EV charger regulations with national infrastructure program, promoting clean energy transportation infrastructure expansion95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill aligns state EV charger regulations with national program, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and electric vehicle adoption per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 1198: An Act relative to the installation of illegal mufflers

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4129) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the installation of illegal mufflers. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill regulates vehicle muffler installations, enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations within transportation policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2025

H 643: An Act regional school transportation reimbursement bill

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Todd M. Smola relative to regional school transportation reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides reimbursement for regional school transportation, directly supporting school funding operations under education policies. Addresses a core school access need without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides reimbursement for regional school transportation, directly funding a transportation service under education policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 497: An Act relative to rail-trail construction

By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to authorize nonprofit organizations to apply for rail-trail construction project grants. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes nonprofit grants for rail-trail construction, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 2347: An Act relative to transportation safety

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2347) of Nick Collins for legislation to establish a task force to improve enforcement of existing laws governing motorized bicycles, motorized scooters, electric bicycles and mopeds and implement fines for certain offenses. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes task force to improve enforcement of vehicle safety laws for e-bikes/scooters, enhancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2427: Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the protection of junior operators

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2427) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the protection of junior operator licenses and vehicle safety for minors. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes commission to study protection of junior operator licenses and vehicle safety for minors, directly addressing transportation safety standards under the Transportation subject.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 3220: An Act spurring intelligent development on MBTA property

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3220) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to establish tax credits for certain development on Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits for development on MBTA property, providing tax relief which aligns with fiscal support for development incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credits incentivize housing development on MBTA property, increasing housing supply and aligning with housing development goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for development on MBTA property, incentivizing transit-oriented projects that advance public transit infrastructure and align with transportation policy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 14: An Act relative to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

So much of the recommendations of the Inspector General (House, No. 11) as relates to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act (House, No. 14). State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes EV infrastructure, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through charging infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, directly advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions per bill title/summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill advances sustainable transportation by funding EV infrastructure, directly supporting modern transportation policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2222: An Act providing for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill addresses infrastructure project delivery methods, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development as core to transportation policy.90% confidence

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