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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 605 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2440
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 Suffolk 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 605 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2440
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2440) of Michael F. Rush for
legislation to promote fare equity. Transportation.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2291 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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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.