H 3798
An Act establishing school zones for locomotives
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Bill overview
This bill, H.3798, aimed to create designated school zones with reduced speed limits for locomotives operating in Massachusetts. The legislation sought to improve safety around railway tracks near schools by regulating train speeds during school hours. Despite being presented and referred to committees, the bill ultimately failed to pass and was not enacted into law. Similar proposals have been considered in the past.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.3798 194th (Current)
An Act establishing school zones for locomotives
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3798) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to establishing school zone speed limits for locomotives. Transportation.
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3798
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5133 |
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