New city law
Push Boston Police Transparency Ordinance toward public release
Last activity July 27, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Introduced
July 17, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.
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Council vote
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Mayor's desk
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In effect
This ordinance would amend Boston rules on body-worn and dash-camera footage to promote timely public disclosure after incidents of public interest, with clearer privacy protections and oversight by OPAT. It sets timelines, redaction standards, and reporting requirements to improve accountability and public trust.
Affects Boston residents
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Public Safety and Technology & Privacy
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Ordinance Amending Boston's Regulations Related to Public Trust, Public Interest, and Police Transparency and Accountability.
Timeline
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July 22, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.