H 2153
An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers
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This bill aims to make it easier for Massachusetts workers to receive commuter benefits from their employers. Currently, many employers offer benefits like transit passes, but employees may not be aware of these options or face barriers to accessing them. The legislation seeks to expand access to these benefits, potentially reducing commuting costs and promoting sustainable transportation choices. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
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Steven Owens
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Bill H.2153 194th (Current)
An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2153) of Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenters: Steven Owens , Tommy Vitolo
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2153
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4451 |
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