Recently active Boston legislation

Items whose status the government most recently moved, in any direction.

  • 2026-1392 · Mayor's directive · Chinatown-Leather District · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Accept $810,000 grant for Phillips Square upgrade

    The Mayor requests Council approval to accept and spend up to $810,000 from the Boston Planning and Development Agency to fund Phillips Square streetscape improvements in the Chinatown area.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated July 23, 2026

  • 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

  • 2026-0825 · Formal position, not binding · Chinatown-Leather District · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Council Opposed $1,000 Cap on MassHealth Dental Benefits

    The City Council resolution opposes a proposed $1,000 annual cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated April 16, 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