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SD 2445 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

SD 2445 requires the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide The Ride transportation service to residents living within 25 miles of Boston for medical trips to the city. This directly affects individuals in communities near Boston who need transportation to medical appointments. The bill mandates the MBTA to cover these costs, with the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Board responsible for reimbursing the MBTA. The policy change expands access to medical transportation under The Ride program, funded through state health insurance resources.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates MBTA to provide medical transportation for appointments, directly expanding access to healthcare services for residents near Boston.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands MBTA's medical transport service, increasing public transit access for residents near Boston, directly advancing transportation infrastructure for healthcare access.95% confidence
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Paul Feeney
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Bristol and Norfolk