H 3753
An Act relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to establish specific deadlines for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to electrify its commuter rail lines. It sought to accelerate the transition to electric trains, reducing reliance on diesel fuel and lowering emissions. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed in the legislature. Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
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Steven Owens
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Adam J. Scanlon
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.3753 194th (Current)
An Act relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3753) of Steven Owens, Sean Reid and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
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Presenters: Steven Owens , Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3753
| 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 |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5360 |
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