Request for a public hearing
Schedule hearing on animal control enforcement and leash laws
Last activity July 30, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Introduced
April 13, 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
The City Council ordered a public hearing to review how Animal Care and Control enforces leash laws, licensing dogs, and public safety measures. The hearing will examine enforcement practices, licensing rates, complaint data, response times, staffing, and coordination with other departments.
Affects Dog owners and Residents of Boston
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Ed Flynn, and Erin Murphy
Now with the Committee on City Services
About Public Safety
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Official title
Order for a hearing to review animal control enforcement, leash law compliance, dog licensing, and public safety in the city of Boston.
Timeline
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April 15, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on City Services.