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MA S2412

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Lovely

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires MBTA to convert all commuter rail station grade crossings to active crossings with four quadrant gates or gate skirts, directional signage, visual warning devices, and channelization for pedestrians with vision impairments

  • Prohibits passive crossings without these safety measures at commuter rail stations in Massachusetts

  • Amends Chapter 159 of the General Laws to add safety of persons using commuter rail services to the Department of Public Utilities' jurisdiction

  • Mandates MBTA submit a compliance plan within 120 days of passage to the Department of Public Utilities, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Administration and Finance, Joint Committee on Transportation, Ways and Means committees, and House and Senate clerks

Legislative Description

Relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety

Last Action

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

11/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/26/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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