Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-0793 · Mayor's directive · Dorchester and Roxbury · Introduced April 9, 2026

    Accept and spend $50,000 Four Corners grant for police overtime

    The Mayor ordered acceptance and expenditure of a $50,000 FY26 Earmark grant from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Boston Police Department.

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

  • 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

  • 2026-0354 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced February 8, 2026

    Support a crossing guard corps at Trotter Elementary

    The City Council resolution supports establishing a dedicated crossing guard corps for Trotter Elementary School to address understaffing and improve safety for students walking to and from school.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated February 12, 2026