Recently active Boston legislation

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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