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MA H4166
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ciccolo
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AI Summary
- Requires MassDOT, MBTA, regional transit authorities, and the Massachusetts Port Authority to complete climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation cost assessments for all transportation infrastructure within 18 months, with updates every 4 years
- Vulnerability assessments must identify climate risks to assets (flooding, extreme heat, snow/ice), prioritize adaptation strategies based on severity, flag assets serving environmental justice communities, and include plans for replacement service during climate-related disruptions
- Adaptation cost assessments must calculate life-cycle financial costs of climate resilience improvements, including procurement, construction, maintenance, and estimated savings from reduced climate risk
- Establishes a special commission on transportation finance for "net-zero by 2050" with approximately 17 members to study roadway pricing, congestion pricing, transit fare structures, and funding strategies to meet 2025-2050 greenhouse gas emissions limits
- Commission receives $200,000 from the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund, must produce an interim report within 12 months on MBTA and regional transit financing, and a final report with draft legislation within 18 months
Legislative Description
To evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation5/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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