Recently active Boston legislation

Items referred to, pending in, or held by a committee.

  • 2026-0809 · Council directive · Fenway-Kenmore and Jamaica Plain · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Remove Residential Parking Minimums to Expand Housing

    Boston proposes a Text Amendment to remove off-street parking minimums for new residential development.

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

  • 2026-0222 · Formal position, not binding · East Boston · Introduced January 21, 2026

    City Council backs SD.3607: Access to Justice

    The City Council resolution expresses strong support for Senate Docket No.

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

  • 2026-0165 · Request for a public hearing · East Boston and Charlestown · Introduced January 21, 2026

    Hold hearing on coastal resilience funding in Boston

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine funding mechanisms for coastal protection in Boston.

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