Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 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

  • 2026-0589 · Request for a public hearing · Fenway-Kenmore and Dorchester · Introduced March 16, 2026

    Discuss $200M in transportation funding for Boston projects

    The City Council ordered a hearing to review federal and state funding for transportation and streets projects in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated April 22, 2026

  • 2026-0514 · Request for a public hearing · Bay Village and Back Bay · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston groundwater infrastructure risks

    This resident-facing summary notes that the matter is an Order for a City Council hearing to discuss groundwater infrastructure and the Boston Groundwater Trust.

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