Recently active Boston legislation

Items referred to, pending in, or held by a committee.

  • 2026-1190 · Request for a public hearing · South Boston and Back Bay · Introduced June 8, 2026

    Attend hearing on road races and city services

    The City Council filed an order for a hearing to discuss how road races in Boston, including areas such as South Boston and Back Bay, affect basic city services like trash collection, street cleaning, parking, and traffic management.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0586 · Request for a public hearing · Back Bay and Roslindale · Introduced March 13, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston property tax assessments discrepancies

    This matter orders a hearing to review discrepancies between market values and tax assessed values for Boston’s residential properties and to evaluate current assessment practices.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 24, 2026

  • 2026-0514 · Request for a public hearing · Bay Village and Back Bay · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston groundwater infrastructure risks

    This resident-facing summary notes that the matter is an Order for a City Council hearing to discuss groundwater infrastructure and the Boston Groundwater Trust.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 12, 2026

  • 2026-0177 · Request for a public hearing · South End and Roxbury · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold Mass & Cass safety hearing on quality of life

    This matter would hold a City Council hearing on public safety and quality-of-life concerns at Mass & Cass and surrounding neighborhoods.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 2, 2026

  • 2026-0343 · Request for a public hearing · Charlestown and Back Bay · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold Hearing on Mixed-Income Social Housing Plan

    This matter is a City Council order to hold a hearing and continue exploring strategies for developing mixed-income social housing in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 12, 2026