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MA S2340

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Brady

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires installation of hot box detectors every 20 miles on any rail line where passenger trains operate in Massachusetts
  • Mandates inclusion of hot box detectors in all new rail construction projects
  • Existing passenger rail lines must have detectors installed within one year of the law's passage
  • Amends Section 176 of Chapter 160 of the General Laws to expand safety equipment requirements to tracks in addition to cars
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate No. 2202 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to Hot Box detectors

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2783

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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