Recently active Boston legislation

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

2026-1242 · Council directive · Roxbury · Introduced June 22, 2026

Ban Waste Facilities Near Homes in Zoning Plan

The City Council introduced an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to restrict trash transfer stations and waste handling facilities in residential and mixed-use areas.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 26, 2026
2026-0594 · Council directive · East Boston and Roxbury · Introduced March 11, 2026

Proposed Boston Investment Zones to protect housing and prevent displacement

This Council order would amend the Boston Zoning Code to create Special Protection Zones (SPZs) and a District Improvement Financing (DIF) program.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 19, 2026