Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3624: An Act establishing time limits for idling trains
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3624 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing time limits for idling trains. Primary sponsor: John Barrett (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5133.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3624) of John Barrett, III and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 H5133
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation