MassachusettsBill would repeal a section of a 1980 MBTA law
The measure says it would repeal a section of a 1980 law about the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, taking effect when it passes.
What it does
The measure says section 16 of a 1980 law about the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority would be repealed. The text does not explain what rules that section contains.
Argument forIf section 16 contains outdated rules, removing it could make the law simpler for the MBTA and people it serves.
Argument againstRemoving a section without knowing what rules it contains could leave the MBTA and the public unsure about which rules still apply.
More detail
The measure says section 16 would be repealed. The text identifies section 16 of the 1980 law about the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; it does not describe what that section covers. The repeal would take effect when the measure passes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Senate concurredLatest
- Sep 24Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on TransportationMinor
- Sep 17Referred to the committee on House RulesIntroduced
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