Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2876: An Act directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of restoring commuter rail to Cape Cod
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2876 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on December 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of restoring commuter rail to Cape Cod. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Transportation. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2394) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to establishing year-round daily commuter rail service to Cape Cod, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2876).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Transportation | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S2394
- Reported from the committee on Transportation