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MA H3776

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all Massachusetts public transit agencies (MBTA, Massport, regional transit authorities) to establish and implement a bill of rights for ADA paratransit program users

  • Guarantees 14 specific rider rights including safe and timely transportation, on-time pickups/drop-offs, properly trained drivers, accessible vehicles, boarding assistance, service animal accommodation, and freedom from disability discrimination

  • Ensures riders have the right to appeal eligibility denials and any other actions related to paratransit program use

  • Mandates transit agencies prominently display the bill of rights on websites, in printed materials, and in accessible formats upon request

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to an ADA paratransit program riders' bill of rights

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/27/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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