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MA S2377

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Dooner

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • MassDOT must commence construction on transportation infrastructure projects within 7 days of completing traffic studies/evaluations and the bid process
  • Projects cannot be deferred to future phases of the Capital Investment Plan or delayed for master plan inclusion unless safety concerns or funding unavailability exist
  • MassDOT must submit annual progress reports to the Joint Committee on Transportation, with immediate updates required when project delays exceed 90 days
  • Exceptions to the 7-day construction start requirement require written justification approved by the Secretary, detailing delay circumstances and mitigation measures
  • MassDOT must adopt implementing regulations within 90 days of the act's passage

Legislative Description

Expediting the Massachusetts Department of Transportation project delivery

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2783

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

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