Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 2026-0808 · New city law · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Establish MWBE Procurement Readiness Pilot Program

    The ordinance would create a five-year Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procurement Readiness Pilot Program to assess and build capacity for MWBEs to compete for City contracts.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 5 updated April 21, 2026

  • 2026-0483 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced February 27, 2026

    Cancel Blue Hill Ave bus lanes to fund fare-free buses

    The City Council resolution asks the MBTA and City to cancel proposed center-running bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue and reallocate funds to sustain the fare-free bus pilot for Routes 23, 28, and 29.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0471 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced February 24, 2026

    Extend and Fund Fare-Free Bus Program for Routes 23, 28, 29

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine options to extend and fund the fare-free bus program on MBTA routes 23, 28, and 29.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0343 · Request for a public hearing · Charlestown and Back Bay · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold Hearing on Mixed-Income Social Housing Plan

    This matter is a City Council order to hold a hearing and continue exploring strategies for developing mixed-income social housing in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 12, 2026