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Recently active Boston legislation

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In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 15 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  • 2026-0337 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

    The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness.

    updated September 2, 2026

  • 2026-1611 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Support granting Park Rangers police powers in Boston parks

    This City Council resolution expresses support for granting City of Boston Park Rangers police powers and academy training to enhance public safety in Boston parks.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1606 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 14, 2026

    Support continued ShotSpotter use in Boston

    The City Council resolution states Boston should continue using ShotSpotter, a sensor network that detects gunfire and provides alerts to police.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1603 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Hold hearing on energy costs and transition paths

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on rising energy costs, the gas pipe replacement program, and pathways to an affordable, equitable energy transition in Boston.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1602 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Explore codifying Violence Prevention Office and biennial plan

    This matter would order a hearing to explore codifying the Office of Violence Prevention and establishing a biennial violence prevention strategy plan in Boston, building on public health and coordinated prevention efforts.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1601 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Explore Raising CPA Funds for Affordable Housing

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on increasing the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds devoted to affordable housing.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0405 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Order for hearing on crossing guard staffing shortages in Boston

    The City Council referred this matter to a hearing to examine current crossing guard staffing shortages, including unfilled positions and their impact on student safety.

    updated August 21, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 2 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  • 2026-1599 · New city law · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Expand Paid Parental Leave to 12 Weeks

    This matter would amend the City of Boston code to provide 100% of base pay for all twelve weeks of paid parental leave for City of Boston employees, effective immediately upon passage.

    updated August 27, 2026

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 7 items

Next: The council has taken its position.

  • 2026-1552 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Establish Immediate Housing Stability Response for Boston Residents

    A city-level resolution calls for a coordinated Housing Stability Response to quickly assist Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal immigration policy changes.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1610 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Urges deadly weapons collection program in Boston

    This City Council matter is a passed resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in Boston.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1605 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Request speed hump data under Section 17F initiative

    This matter seeks detailed information on speed humps installed through the Safety Surge program, including totals by year, locations, neighborhood and council district, and funding sources.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1589 · Mayor's directive · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Accept $40,000 grant to Police Homicide Unit

    The City Council transmitted an order authorized by Mayor Michelle Wu to accept and spend $40,000 as a grant from the Simoni Foundation.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1614 · Formal position, not binding · South End · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Create South End Alleyways Working Group for Improvements

    The City Council supports establishing a South End Alleyways Working Group to study historic private alleyways, ownership, maintenance, and potential solutions.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1612 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Support Head Start Programs in Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved a resolution recognizing the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs for low-income families and young children.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1608 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Call for robust infrastructure to protect Charles River from CSOs

    The City Council passed a resolution on August 26, 2026 calling for robust infrastructure solutions to protect the Charles River and other local waterways from combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

    updated August 27, 2026

Did not pass

1 item

  • 2026-1616 · Formal position, not binding · South Boston · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Call for investigation into early voting ballot errors

    The City Council resolution asked the Massachusetts Secretary of State to investigate incorrect ballots distributed during Early Voting in Boston and to maintain state receivership of the Boston Election Department through the 2028 election.

    updated August 27, 2026