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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1036: An Act relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1036) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by addressing liability for accidents involving vulnerable road users, directly strengthening transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 3746: An Act prohibiting the practice of coal rolling

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3746) of Brian W. Murray and Kristin E. Kassner for legislation to establish a penalty for the retrofitting of certain diesel-powered vehicles with alternate emission devices. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prohibits retrofits bypassing emissions standards, enforcing vehicle regulations for transportation safety.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2611: An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2611) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to educate the public on the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a vehicle carrying many passengers. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes seatbelt use in motorcoaches, enhancing passenger safety standards directly within transportation regulations.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SD 3193: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes 'fair tax treatment' for zero-emission vehicles, indicating tax policy adjustment favoring EVs, aligning with tax relief/support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, directly reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation policies under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 2593: An Act to provide reduced or free fare on public transportation for students at public institutions of higher education

Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a reduce fare pilot program for students aboard South Coast Rail, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2593).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes reduced student fares on public transit (South Coast Rail), directly advancing access and ridership for public transportation systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

HD 5270: An Act relative to visibility and safety in biking

By Representative Tarsky of Needham (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bonnie Ruggiero and Richard Ruggiero relative to visibility and safety in biking. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on biking visibility/safety standards under Transportation, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4179: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4179) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes automated traffic enforcement for safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under the Transportation topic.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 3684: An Act relative to container safety on roadways

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3684) of Steven S. Howitt relative to container safety on roadways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on container safety on roadways, directly enhancing transportation safety standards for infrastructure.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 3748: An Act relative to the safe operation of motor vehicles

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3748) of Brian W. Murray and Steven J. Ouellette relative to operation of motor vehicles with electronic devices. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAddresses vehicle safety through electronic device restrictions during operation, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 3810: An Act relative to loading and alighting vehicles from car carriers on public ways

By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3810) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to loading and alighting vehicles from car carriers on public ways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates vehicle loading/unloading from car carriers on public roads to enhance safety, directly supporting transportation infrastructure safety standards.85% confidence

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