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Formal position, not binding

Urges deadly weapons collection program in Boston

Last activity August 27, 2026 (23 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    August 21, 2026

  2. In committee

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This City Council matter is a passed resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in Boston. It cites recent violence and notes similar programs in other cities to justify providing residents with bins or surrender options for knives and firearms. The measure urges coordination between city agencies and the Boston Police to implement the program.

Affects Boston residents

In Dorchester

Filed by Enrique Pepén, John FitzGerald, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, and Ed Flynn

Now with the City Council

About Public Safety

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Official title

Resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. August 26, 2026

    The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    City Council

    Councilor Breadon in the chair. Councilor Culpepper offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Recess. The amendment was properly before the body. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution, as amended, was adopted.

    Watch the meeting City video Minutes, August 26, 2026