H 3727
An Act naming “The Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway”
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Bill overview
This bill officially names a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike as the ‘Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway’ in honor of the legendary Boston Celtics basketball players. The legislation dedicates this section of the highway to recognize their significant contributions to the city and the sport. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently passed through the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Designates a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
- Names the section of the Turnpike the ‘Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway’.
- Recognizes Bill Russell and Bob Cousy’s achievements.
- The bill was referred to the Transportation committee.
- The bill was subsequently passed by the House and Senate.
- The bill was amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5390
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Motorists using the Massachusetts Turnpike
- Fans of Bill Russell and Bob Cousy
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill formally recognizes Bill Russell and Bob Cousy through a dedicated highway designation.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.3727 194th (Current)
An Act naming “The Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway”
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3727) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to dedicate a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike as the Bill Russell and Bob Cousy highway. Transportation.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.3727
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/27/2026 | House | Read third |
| 4/27/2026 | House | Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5390 |
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