North Station

New city law

Adopt Street Takeover Ordinance to curb street takeovers

Last activity August 6, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Introduced

    July 31, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  3. Council vote

  4. Mayor's desk

  5. In effect

The Street Takeover Ordinance would define unlawful street takeovers, specify prohibited activity, and establish enforcement rules and penalties. It sets fines starting at $300 for a first offense, allows police action, and authorizes vehicle impoundment and equipment seizure. The measure would take effect immediately upon passage and was introduced on July 31, 2026.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Erin Murphy, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell

Now with the Committee on Government Operations

About Public Safety

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Official title

Ordinance to Address Street Takeovers in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Murphy as original co-sponsors.

Timeline

  1. August 5, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.