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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1242 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2291
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael F. Rush
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act promoting fare equity.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Michael F. RushNorfolk and SuffolkMayor Michelle Wu1 City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201Paul McMurtry11th Norfolk2/8/2023Lydia EdwardsThird Suffolk2/13/2023Sal N. DiDomenicoMiddlesex and Suffolk2/13/2023 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1242 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2291
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2291) of Michael F. Rush, Mayor
Michelle Wu, Paul McMurtry, Lydia Edwards and others for legislation to promote fare equity.
Transportation.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act promoting fare equity.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Chapter 161A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
2 Section 53. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall designate all
3commuter rail stations in the city of Boston as Zone 1A to promote fare equity for commuters in
4the city of Boston.