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S 2357

An Act relative to tolls on the roadways of the commonwealth

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brendan Crighton

S 2357 addresses Massachusetts toll road policies; the bill heads to public hearing October 2025 with Transportation Committee reviewing implementation and fiscal impacts.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
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Bill Summary · S 2357

Legislative bill overview

S 2357 is a Massachusetts bill addressing toll policies on state roadways, sponsored by Senator Brendan Crighton. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee in February 2025 and is currently scheduled for a public hearing on October 14, 2025. The specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the available legislative actions, though the title indicates it concerns toll management or reform on commonwealth roads.

Why is this important

Toll policy directly affects commuters, commercial transportation, and state revenue. Toll-related legislation can impact road maintenance funding, regional economic competitiveness, and equity across different income groups who use toll roads. Massachusetts residents frequently debate tolling structures, with implications for both infrastructure financing and accessibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue vs. accessibility trade-off: Tolls fund road maintenance but create financial barriers for regular commuters and lower-income drivers
  • Geographic equity: Tolled roads may disproportionately affect residents in specific regions or those without alternative routes
  • Electronic toll technology: Implementation costs, privacy concerns, and system reliability can be controversial, especially regarding toll collection methods

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

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