Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2153: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2153 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 4, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4451.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2153) of Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th 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 new draft, see H4451
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development