SENATE DOCKET, NO. 282 FILED ON: 1/10/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2340
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael D. Brady
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to Hot Box detectors.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
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Michael D. Brady | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
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Michael O. Moore | Second Worcester | 3/6/2025 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 282 FILED ON: 1/10/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2340
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael D. Brady and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to Hot Box detectors. Transportation. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2202 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act relative to Hot Box detectors.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 176 of Chapter 160 of the General Laws as so appears is hereby amended by inserting after the word "cars" the following words:- or tracks and by inserting after the word "commonwealth" the following new language:- Hot Box detectors shall be installed every 20 miles on any line in which passenger trains operate. Such shall be included in any new construction project and within one year of the passage of said law on all existing lines.