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MA H3626
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Biele
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AI Summary
- MBTA must conduct a study with the Executive Office of Veterans' Services on impacts, benefits, and costs of a reduced fare program for veterans, with findings due by October 15, 2026
- Study must include stakeholder engagement across geographically-diverse service areas and analyze anticipated ridership, fare reductions by mode, revenue impact, eligibility verification methods, and administration costs
- Regional transit authorities may implement free or discounted fare programs for veterans on all transportation modes, with assistance from the regional transit authority council
- Regional transit authorities must also develop stakeholder engagement plans and implementation analyses, including consideration of a no-fare option if cheaper to implement
Legislative Description
Relative to fares for veterans
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5134
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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