H 4649
An Act establishing a special commission on micro-transit
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to study micro-transit services in Massachusetts. The commission will analyze different types of micro-transit, assess funding needs, and define what constitutes micro-transit for state funding purposes. It will also explore how micro-transit can address transportation gaps and inequities, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The commission will produce a final report with recommendations to the legislature and transportation officials.
Key provisions
- The commission will benchmark various micro-transit models.
- It will assess funding sources and needs for micro-transit across the state.
- The commission will define ‘micro-transit’ for state funding eligibility.
- It will estimate annual state funding requirements for micro-transit.
- The commission will explore micro-transit’s potential to address mobility gaps and inequities.
- The commission will include representatives from regional transit authorities, transportation advocacy groups, and municipalities.
- The commission will submit a final report to the legislature and transportation officials within three months.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Regional Transit Authorities
- Transportation advocacy groups
- Municipalities
- Rural communities
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a dedicated commission to focus specifically on micro-transit.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Transportation
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Homar Gómez
Joanne M. Comerford
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An Act establishing a special commission on micro-transit
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Transportation Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4649
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Transportation |
| 10/27/2025 | House | New draft of H3658 |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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