Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 2026-1191 · Request for a public hearing · Chinatown-Leather District and Downtown · Introduced June 8, 2026

    Hold District 2 hearing to expand urban tree canopy

    The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in District 2.

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

  • 2026-0813 · Request for a public hearing · Chinatown-Leather District · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Hold Chinatown Gambling Hearing on Predatory Marketing

    The City Council referred this matter to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery to hold a hearing about gambling and predatory marketing in Chinatown.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated April 16, 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

  • 2026-0181 · Request for a public hearing · Downtown and Chinatown-Leather District · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on Downtown Boston safety and quality of life

    The City Council referred this matter for a hearing to discuss public safety and quality of life concerns in Downtown Boston and the Boston Common.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 8, 2026