Recently active Boston legislation

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

  • 2026-0974 · Mayor's directive · Jamaica Plain and East Boston · Introduced May 5, 2026

    Accept $150,327.96 VAWA STOP Grant

    The City Council passed an order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend $150,327.96 in FY25 Violence Against Women Act STOP Grant funds, to be administered by the Police Department.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0574 · Mayor's directive · East Boston · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Authorize $75,000 East Boston grant for older adults

    The City Council approved accepting and expending a $75,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, earmarked for East Boston.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0387 · New city law · East Boston · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Establish Boston Emergency Relief Fund to assist displaced residents

    The City Council introduced an ordinance to create the Boston Emergency Relief Fund to provide financial help to residents displaced by fires and other emergencies.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 5 updated February 26, 2026

  • 2026-0280 · Request for a public hearing · East Boston · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Hold hearing on school lunches and achievement gap

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine how school meals relate to student well-being and the achievement gap in Boston Public Schools.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 6, 2026