An Act establishing time limits for idling trains

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 9, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5133
Session: 194th
Momentum: 42 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 42/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 220 days quiet

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