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HD 6150

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jon Zlotnik

Designates the Route 140 bike-path bridge in Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge and requires a marker identifying it as such.

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Bill Summary · HD 6150

Summary of Bill HD 6150 (Session 194th, Massachusetts)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes to designate a specificBridge over Route 140 in Gardner, Massachusetts as the “Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge.”
  • The designation honors former State Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr.

Key provisions

  • Designation of bridge: The project identified by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) project number 609108, which involves construction of a bike path bridge over Route 140 linking the North Central Pathway bike path in Gardner, shall be officially designated as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge.
  • Marker installation: MassDOT must erect a suitable marker naming the bridge per the department’s standards, identifying it as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective upon passage.

Affected parties and scope

  • Geographic scope: City of Gardner, Massachusetts.
  • Infrastructure impact: The designation applies to a bike-path bridge associated with the Route 140 crossing and the North Central Pathway connection.
  • Recognition: Honors former state representative, Robert L. Rice, Jr., via the naming of a public infrastructure asset.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative path: The bill is filed as House Docket No. 6150, sponsored by Representative Jonathan D. Zlotnik, with a co-sponsor mentioned. It has been referred to the House Rules Committee as of May 26, 2026.
  • Operating framework: The designation is a naming/branding action tied to an existing MassDOT project (609108). It does not appear to alter project scope, funding, or construction timelines beyond the naming and marker installation.
  • Effective date: Takes effect upon enactment (no separate effective date specified beyond passage).

Notes

  • The bill is a relatively focused ceremonial measure that designates a funded bike-path bridge and requires MassDOT to install an accompanying designation marker.
  • It does not modify funding levels, construction responsibilities, or project milestones beyond naming and signage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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