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MA H3637
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Connolly
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AI Summary
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Eliminates fares on all MBTA services including bus, rapid transit, light rail, and commuter rail
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Eliminates fares on all regional transit authority bus services statewide
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Creates a Public Transportation Affordability Fund administered by MassDOT to fund free transit services
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Increases the corporate income tax rate from 8.0% to 8.75% for tax years beginning January 1, 2025, with the additional 0.75% deposited into the new fund
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Requires MassDOT to file annual reports on fund activity with the governor, legislature, and joint transportation committee
Legislative Description
Implementing free public transit
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5132
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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