Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

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
2026-0349 · Council directive · Chinatown-Leather District and Downtown · Introduced February 9, 2026

Proposes conditional zoning amendment for Chinatown

This matter is an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to make adult entertainment uses in Chinatown subject to a conditional review.

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