Massachusetts H3636: An Act to allow municipalities to finance expanded transit options

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 40W the following chapter: Chapter 40X. TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS. Section 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “Fee”, a payment for services or improvements within a TID. “Lead municipality”, the municipality exercising managerial control over the TID, as designated by the group of municipalities participating in the establishment of a TID. “Municipal executive body”, the mayor or city manager in a city or the board of selectmen, town manager, or town administrator in a town. “Municipal legislative body”, the city council or board of alderman in a city or the town meeting in a town. “Partners”, the businesses, entities, municipalities, districts, regional entities, and state agencies participating in a TID. “Program plan”, a statement of means and objectives for providing the capital, operational facilities, and resources to improve transit, transportation, and quality of life within a TID. “TID”, a transit improvement district formed pursuant to this chapter, which is a specified area within 1 or more municipalities that shall consist of 2 or more parcels or lots of land, whether or not contiguous, or 2 or more buildings or structures, whether or not adjacent, on 2 or more parcels of land; provided, that …

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Sponsors

• Michelle Ciccolo (D, 15th Middlesex) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5328
2. December 24, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. September 30, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
4. September 30, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Transportation

Common questions

What is H3636?

H3636 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to allow municipalities to finance expanded transit options.

What is the status of H3636?

Failed as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5328 (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored H3636?

Michelle Ciccolo (D, 15th Middlesex).

Where is the official record for H3636?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3636