New city law
Advise on OPAT Reform Ordinance and Oversight
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
The OPAT Reform Ordinance would update the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency rules to improve timeliness, public reporting, and concurrent investigations with criminal cases. It highlights disparities in complaints and arrests by race and sets schedules for public hearings, transparency portals, and faster public access to materials.
Affects Black Bostonians, Hispanic Bostonians, and White Bostonians
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Public Safety , Government Operations & Elections and Civil Rights & Immigration
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Ordinance to Amend the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency.
Timeline
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July 22, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.