Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on city public restrooms access

Last activity June 5, 2026 (4 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    June 1, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

A city council hearing is proposed to explore creating and maintaining free, accessible public restrooms across Boston. The hearing would consider best practices, models from other cities, and accessibility needs for people with disabilities, breastfeeding residents, and others who require sanitary restrooms.

Affects People with disabilities and Breastfeeding residents

Filed by Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia, and Brian Worrell

Now with the Committee on City Services

About Health & Human Services

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Official title

Order for a hearing to explore the creation and maintenance of public bathroom facilities in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. June 3, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.