Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2305: An Act reforming the MBTA Communities Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2305 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reforming the MBTA Communities Act. Primary sponsor: Kathy LaNatra (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5065.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Colleen M. Garry and Kristin E. Kassner relative to the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy LaNatra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Dave Robertson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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 H5065
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government