Recently active Boston legislation

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

2026-1604 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced August 24, 2026

Hold hearing to examine independent restaurants challenges in Boston

The City Council ordered a hearing to examine the challenges facing independent restaurant operators in Boston.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated August 27, 2026
2026-0214 · Request for a public hearing · Mattapan and Dorchester · Introduced January 23, 2026

Review 225 New Liquor Licenses Distribution

This matter requests an annual hearing to review how Boston’s 225 new liquor licenses are distributed and to assess ongoing support for restaurateurs.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 10, 2026