Recently active Boston legislation

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

  • 2026-0740 · Mayor's directive · Hyde Park and North End · Introduced April 2, 2026

    Approve $384.7M capital budget and $28.5M leases

    The City Council committee report covers FY27 capital budget actions, including a $384,705,000 appropriation for City departments and a $28,500,000 lease-purchase authorization for equipment.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated July 6, 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

  • 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