Recently active Boston legislation

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

  • 2026-0815 · Information request to the mayor · Mattapan and Roxbury · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Request 17F bodycam footage information from Boston Police Department

    The matter requests information on Boston Police Department body-worn camera footage and related records for incidents from 2025 through April 2026.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0639 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced March 20, 2026

    Update body camera release protocols to include oversight access

    The City Council adopted a resolution asking the Boston Police Department to update its body camera and dash camera release procedures.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated March 26, 2026

  • 2026-0192 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester and Roxbury · Introduced January 15, 2026

    Audit surveillance technology use by City

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to audit government transparency, accessibility, and oversight of surveillance equipment used by City agencies, including the Boston Police Department.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 8, 2026