Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 561: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 561 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3036.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
“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 S3036
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Transportation
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources