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MA H3631
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Antonio Cabral
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Equitable EV Facilities Matching Fund" (Chapter 40Z) to finance construction, reconstruction, and renovation of municipal parking facilities with electric vehicle charging stations
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Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Matching Fund, funded through state bonds, notes, and legislative appropriations, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Reimburses cities and towns between 30% and 80% of project costs based on the municipality's median income level
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Requires eligible projects to meet performance standards including: reducing surface parking in downtown areas, providing affordable EV charging in dense multifamily neighborhoods, supporting housing production and transit-oriented growth, and promoting walkable streetscapes
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Mandates MassDOT process reimbursement requests within 60 days after municipalities certify project completion and compliance with applicable laws
Legislative Description
To build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5132
2/25/2026