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MA H3753
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Owens
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AI Summary
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MBTA must provide fully electrified commuter rail service across the entire system by December 31, 2035
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Short-term electrification required by December 31, 2029 for the Providence/Stoughton line, Fairmount line, and Newburyport/Rockport lines from Boston to Beverly
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Priority consideration for subsequent electrification deployment must be given to lines serving environmental justice populations
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MBTA must publish a short-term electrification plan for public comment by November 1, 2026, and medium/long-term plans by December 31, 2028
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Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs must develop and enforce public transit electrification targets across all modes to meet statewide greenhouse gas reduction goals
Legislative Description
Relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/11/2025