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RI H7138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lombardi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • RIPTA must consult with MBTA on allowing MBTA commuter rail passes to be accepted on all RIPTA buses
  • Commuter rail passes would function as dual passes valid on both RIPTA and MBTA systems
  • Consultation must include proposed methods to apportion and share pass costs between the two transit authorities
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.

Public Utilities And Carriers

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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