H7138

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.

Chamber Passed·6/2/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island public transit authority to collaborate with Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority on dual commuter rail passes.

This bill allows the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to consult with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) on using commuter rail passes for both RIPTA and MBTA. The consultation includes methods to share costs between the two authorities. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 73–0 · Jun 2
Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

73 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Jun 2

House

House read and passed

May 29

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)