H3626
An Act relative to fares for veterans
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to create a reduced fare program for veterans. The program would aim to provide veterans with lower fares for using public transportation within the state. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the MBTA to establish a reduced fare program.
- The program would be for veterans.
- The specific details of the reduced fare would be determined by the MBTA.
- The bill was referred to the Transportation committee.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Massachusetts residents
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Bill H.3626 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fares for veterans
By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3626) of David Biele for legislation to authorize the MBTA to establish a reduced fare program for veterans. Transportation.
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Presenter: David Biele
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3626
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5134 |
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