Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 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

  • 2026-1340 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Schedule hearing on transit inequities for civil rights

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on civil rights and transportation equity related to rapid transit access in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated July 9, 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

  • 2026-0589 · 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

  • 2026-0505 · Request for a public hearing · Mattapan · Introduced March 5, 2026

    Hold hearing on Mattapan Square Task Force achievements

    The matter requests a city council hearing to review the achievements of the Mattapan Square Task Force and discuss additional municipal support for Mattapan Square.

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

  • 2026-0471 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced February 24, 2026

    Extend and Fund Fare-Free Bus Program for Routes 23, 28, 29

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine options to extend and fund the fare-free bus program on MBTA routes 23, 28, and 29.

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