Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1027: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1027 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Primary sponsor: Sean Reid (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Sean Reid relative to environmental impact statements for zero- or near-zero emission rail infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Reid | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5149
- Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources