Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on trafficking prevention for 2026 World Cup
Last activity April 9, 2026 (5 months ago)
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Introduced
March 19, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
This matter is a City Council hearing order to examine measures to prevent human, sex, and drug trafficking in Boston during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It directs participation from police, health, safety and human services agencies and outlines expected topics, including prevention, enforcement, public awareness, and victim support. The item was introduced March 19, 2026 and referred to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.
Affects Residents of Boston, Vulnerable populations, and Residents, visitors
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, John FitzGerald, Henry Santana, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice
About Public Safety and Health & Human Services
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Official title
Order for a hearing to examine measures to prevent human, sex, and drug trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston.
Timeline
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March 25, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.