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Recently active Boston legislation

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In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 10 items

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

  • 2026-1339 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on housing voucher discrimination in Boston

    This matter requests a hearing by the City Council committee on civil rights, racial equity, and immigrant advancement to examine housing voucher discrimination and fair housing civil rights enforcement in Boston.

    updated July 24, 2026

  • 2026-0409 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Hold hearings on BRIC privacy implications

    The City Council ordered a series of hearings to examine civil rights, constitutional, and legal implications of Boston’s BRIC, AVIS, ALPR, and participation in federal Joint Task Forces.

    updated July 15, 2026

  • 2026-1340 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Schedule hearing on transit inequities for civil rights

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on civil rights and transportation equity related to rapid transit access in Boston.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0347 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Explore protections for housing voucher holders in Boston

    The City Council referred an order to hold a hearing on February 11, 2026 to explore programs the City could establish to prevent illegal discrimination against prospective tenants using Housing Choice Vouchers.

    updated July 6, 2026

  • 2026-1104 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston Human Rights Commission elimination

    The City Council adopted a hearing order to examine the proposed elimination of the Boston Human Rights Commission in the FY27 Operating Budget.

    updated June 18, 2026

  • 2026-1107 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Schedule hearing on 2025 Disability Commission report

    The City Council, referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement, will hold a hearing to discuss the Boston Disability Commission’s 2025 Annual Report.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-1001 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 8, 2026

    Hold hearing on community-based mental health crisis pilot

    The matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing about establishing a free, non-police, community-based mental health crisis response pilot in Boston.

    updated May 14, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 3 items

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

  • 2026-0161 · New city law · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Adopt Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance in Boston

    This ordinance would require city vendors and contractors to comply with wage laws, establish enforcement and reporting procedures, and impose potential debarment or wage bonds to deter wage theft.

    updated August 19, 2026

  • 2026-0160 · New city law · Introduced January 26, 2026

    Create Boston Municipal ID Card for Residents

    The ordinance would create a City of Boston identification card available to residents regardless of race, gender identity, immigration status, or housing situation.

    updated July 17, 2026

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 10 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

  • 2026-1588 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 5, 2026

    Oppose ICE parking leases in Boston

    An emergency resolution urged Boston to oppose leasing 249 parking spaces to U.S.

    updated August 7, 2026

  • 2026-1427 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Council backs wheelchair protection bills H.4358 and S.2662

    The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of H.4358 and S.2662, which would strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1345 · Formal position, not binding · Brighton · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support a fair contract for MAB workers

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution expressing support for a fair first contract between MAB Community Services and its direct support staff represented by SEIU 509.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1250 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Support laid-off BPS staff and prioritize reemployment

    The City Council resolution expresses support for Boston Public Schools employees recently laid off as a result of budget decisions and seeks to prioritize their reemployment opportunities.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1182 · Mayor's directive · Introduced June 4, 2026

    Accept a $3,220 grant for workforce development

    The City would accept and spend a $3,220 grant from MassHire's Massability/Rehabilitation Commission to fund employment support, career counseling, and job search help for disabled clients at Boston MassHire Career Centers.

    updated June 11, 2026

  • 2026-1036 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Authorize $428.67 in-kind donation for Pride event participation

    The City Council approved a message and order authorizing the City to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at $428.67 from Boston Pride for the People to cover the cost of tabling at the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Festival.

    updated May 21, 2026

Withdrawn by the sponsor

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Did not pass

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  • 2026-0435 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Requesting 17F Detainer Information from 2024 to Present

    An order proposed by Councilor Ed Flynn asked the Mayor to provide to the City Council, within one week, all communications about detainer requests, cooperation agreements, and related matters from January 1, 2024 to the present.

    updated June 2, 2026