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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

H 3770: An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3770) of John H. Rogers for legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes Department of Highways to acquire dam via eminent domain for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing road/highway project development.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 3694: An Act relative to spare tires

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prohibit vehicles operating on a spare tire from driving in the passing lane. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill regulates vehicle operation with spare tires to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards within vehicle regulations.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 3683: An Act relative to establishing the science corridor

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3683) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a study of establishing direct bus rapid transit between Kendall Square in Cambridge and the Allston, North Brighton and Longwood Medical areas in Boston. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs MassDOT to study bus rapid transit expansion between Cambridge and Boston areas, advancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 3688: An Act relative to electric vehicle charging stations

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3688) of Steven S. Howitt relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands EV charging infrastructure, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes infrastructure for EV charging stations, promoting sustainable transportation and enhancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

SD 3320: An Act relative to vehicle inspection stickers

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to driving a motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces vehicle inspection requirement to enhance transportation safety standards, directly aligning with safety-focused transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2683: An Act eliminating predatory transportation pricing of school districts

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2683) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to eliminate predatory transportation pricing of school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates predatory transportation costs for school districts, reducing financial burden and freeing resources for educational purposes within K-12 infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEliminates predatory transportation pricing for school districts, protecting fair access to transportation services90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 24, 2025

H 3712: An Act relative to bicycle safety

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3712) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to bicycle safety. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on bicycle safety within transportation infrastructure, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per classification indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 24, 2025

H 3672: An Act to reduce traffic fatalities

By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3672) of Homar Gómez, Steven J. Ouellette and Francisco E. Paulino relative to traffic fatalities. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to reduce traffic fatalities, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under the specified topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 2343: An Act expanding truck safety requirements

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2343) of William N. Brownsberger and Steven Owens for legislation to expand truck safety requirements. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpanding truck safety requirements directly improves workplace safety for truck drivers, aligning with 'improves workplace safety' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands truck safety requirements, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under the Transportation subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 4736: An Act relative to protecting the public from street takeovers

H 4736 would establish penalties for drivers who operate vehicles recklessly or negligently, or who block other vehicles from moving. The bill targets behaviors that disrupt traffic flow and endanger public safety, such as dangerous driving or intentional obstruction. It requires law enforcement to apply specific penalties for these violations when they occur. This legislation directly affects drivers engaging in such conduct and the general public sharing roadways.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes penalties for reckless driving and obstruction to enhance road safety and traffic flow, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

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