Boston legislation

2026-1606 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 14, 2026

Support continued ShotSpotter use in Boston

The City Council resolution states Boston should continue using ShotSpotter, a sensor network that detects gunfire and provides alerts to police.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated August 27, 2026

2026-0999 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Mission Hill · Introduced May 8, 2026

Schedule Hearing on Firearm Trafficking and Violence Hotspots

The City Council order requests a hearing to examine firearm trafficking and gun violence hotspots, focusing on Boston Police Districts B-2 and B-3.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated May 14, 2026

2026-0478 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester and Roxbury · Introduced March 2, 2026

Hold hearing on school safety and juvenile gun incidents

This matter requests a City Council hearing to examine recent juvenile weapon incidents and school safety coordination.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 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

2026-0333 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester · Introduced February 9, 2026

Hold hearing on pedestrian safety improvements and Vision Zero

This matter orders a hearing to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and Vision Zero in Boston.

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

2026-0208 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester · Introduced January 23, 2026

Schedule hearing to address problem properties in Boston

This item requests a City Council hearing to review problem properties and how the City uses enforcement tools, including fines for absentee landlords.

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

2026-0192 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester and Roxbury · Introduced January 15, 2026

Audit surveillance technology use by City

This matter requests a City Council hearing to audit government transparency, accessibility, and oversight of surveillance equipment used by City agencies, including the Boston Police Department.