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MA H1027
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Reid
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AI Summary
- Exempts zero-emission and near-zero-emission rail infrastructure projects from Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) environmental impact report requirements
- Defines "zero-emission rail infrastructure" as supporting rail services that produce no exhaust emissions of pollutants or greenhouse gases under any operational conditions
- Defines "near-zero-emission rail infrastructure" as supporting rail services using hybrid systems combining conventional fuel engines with grid-charged batteries
- Covers construction of new rail vehicle infrastructure, upgrades to existing infrastructure, and power infrastructure to support clean rail vehicles
- Applies to light rail, heavy rail, regional rail, commuter rail, and intercity rail services
Legislative Description
To streamline permitting for rail electrification
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5149
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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