Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3705: An Act to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the MBTA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3705 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the MBTA. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5329.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3705) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
“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 H5329
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation