Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3668: An Act expanding certain discount tolls for private passenger vehicles

This bill expands discounted toll rates for private passenger vehicles registered in specific Massachusetts municipalities north of Boston. It adds the city of Revere to the existing discount program, requiring the state to charge Revere, Winthrop, and Essex County residents the same tolls as Chelsea residents for the Maurice J. Tobin Bridge, and the same as East Boston residents for the Sumner Tunnel. The discount applies to vehicles using the Sumner Tunnel, Ted Williams Tunnel, and Tobin Bridge, based on each municipality's proximity to those toll sites. The policy directly affects residents of Revere, Winthrop, and Essex County who drive through these toll locations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands discount tolls for residents in Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop, and Essex County, directly advancing transportation infrastructure policy through reduced user costs.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 9, 2026

H 3756: An Act reinvesting in transportation through assessments on parking

HD 1034 would allow cities and towns to impose a local tax of up to 30% on parking facility fees (like those at garages or lots). Parking operators must collect this tax from customers and pay it to the state, adding it separately to the parking price. The collected funds would be split: half returned to the local municipality for transportation projects like roads, bridges, or bike lanes, and half sent to the state Transportation Fund. This applies only to municipalities that choose to adopt the law, and the tax must be displayed separately on parking receipts.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes parking assessments to fund transportation infrastructure, directly aligning with funding indicators for transportation projects.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2405: An Act to establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines

SD 1211 establishes a monthly payment plan for Massachusetts motorists with $250 or more in unpaid tolls, fines, or fees through the E-ZPass MA or Pay By Plate systems. It requires the Department of Transportation to contact account holders with over $100 in debt monthly and prohibits additional fines while a payment plan is active. The bill also prevents the Registry of Motor Vehicles from suspending licenses or registrations for participants in the plan who make at least one $25 minimum payment and remain current. Motorists who fall more than 30 days behind on payments risk losing their conditional license reinstatement. This bill directly affects drivers with significant toll debt under the state's electronic toll collection systems.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects motorists from excessive toll fees via monthly payment plans, directly addressing transportation cost burdens and user protection under toll infrastructure policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SD 3240: An Act to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts transit-oriented multi-family housing from single-parcel rule, enabling denser development and increasing housing supply per bill's intent to promote transit-oriented housing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables transit-oriented housing developments by exempting them from single-parcel rule, promoting public transit accessibility and sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 2547: An Act relative to the Move Over Law

Senate, July 7, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2352) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to the Move Over Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2547).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMove Over Law mandates driver action near emergency vehicles, directly enhancing road safety standards within transportation policy.95% confidence

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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

This bill creates a legal presumption that drivers of large trucks (Class 3+ vehicles with gross weight over 10,000 lbs) are negligent if they collide with pedestrians or cyclists (vulnerable road users) and failed to install required safety equipment. Specifically, it presumes negligence when the vehicle lacks lateral protective devices, convex mirrors, crossover mirrors, and backup cameras. This applies to injury or death claims arising from such collisions. The law shifts the burden to the driver to prove they were not negligent, directly affecting large commercial vehicle operators in accident liability cases.

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

HD 1169 prohibits "coal rolling," a practice where diesel vehicle operators deliberately emit excessive soot or smoke to obstruct visibility. The bill bans retrofitting vehicles to increase emissions and prohibits intentionally releasing large amounts of soot or smoke that blocks views of roadways, traffic devices, or other drivers. It directly affects operators of diesel-powered vehicles, such as truckers, who might engage in this hazardous behavior. Violators face fines between $100 and $1,000. The law aims to improve roadway safety by eliminating this specific hazard.

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 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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