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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 4053: An Act to legalize Kei vehicles in the Commonwealth

By Representatives Arriaga of Chicopee and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4053) of Shirley B. Arriaga and Orlando Ramos for legislation to authorize the use of Kei vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationLegalizing Kei vehicles expands vehicle regulation options and promotes efficient, sustainable urban transportation solutions within the Commonwealth's transportation framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 3737: An Act allowing MassDOT vehicles to use red lights for safety

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3737) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., for legislation to allow certain Massachusetts Department of Transportation vehicles to use red lights for safety. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows MassDOT vehicles to use red lights for safety, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 3816: An Act relative to the "Move Over Law"

By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3816) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to the move over law, so-called. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens Move Over Law, requiring drivers to move over for emergency vehicles, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 3660: An Act relative to construction zone speed control systems

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3660) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to construction zone speed control systems. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes construction zone speed control systems to enhance transportation safety, directly advancing safety standards in infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2153: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2153) of Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing worker benefits and transportation access under Labor committee jurisdiction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands access to commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit infrastructure and usage as per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3629: An Act facilitating cost efficient transportation

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3629) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the permitting of certain trucks and trailer-trucks for travel on public ways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill title explicitly states 'facilitating cost efficient transportation' and permits trucks/trailers on public ways, aligning with efficiency-focused transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3998: An Act relative to promoting native plantings for stormwater management, pollinator support and climate resilience

By Representatives Diggs of Barnstable and Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3998) of Kip A. Diggs and James C. Arena-DeRosa that the Division of Highways be authorized to establish a program to promote the cultivation and maintenance of native flowering plants, grasses and shrubs on land bordering along state highways and other public lands. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes native plantings for stormwater management, pollinator support, and climate resilience, directly advancing environmental protection through habitat conservation and pollution control.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes native plantings along state highways for climate resilience, enhancing transportation infrastructure sustainability per Transportation focus in summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3731: An Act to enhance pedestrian safety

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3731) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to enhance pedestrian safety, a core transportation safety measure, directly advancing infrastructure safety standards within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

SD 3174: An Act creating a special commission to examine school bus safety

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to create a special commission to examine school bus safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to examine school bus safety, a subset of transportation safety regulations, indicating intent to enhance safety measures within transportation topic.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SD 3043: An Act relative to modernizing permitting for the transportation of certain loads

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to modernize permitting for the transportation of certain loads. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes permitting for transporting certain loads, streamlining transportation logistics and improving infrastructure efficiency within transportation policy.95% confidence

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