Recently active Boston legislation

Items in any status, sorted by recent activity.

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 6 items

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

  • 2026-0212 · Request for a public hearing · Downtown · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on Crispus Attucks statue proposal

    A City Council hearing is planned to discuss the process for creating a Crispus Attucks statue in Boston.

    updated March 2, 2026

  • 2026-0350 · Request for a public hearing · South End · Introduced February 8, 2026

    Schedule hearing on South End Library reopening status

    The City Council referred this matter to a committee to hold a hearing about the South End Branch Library reopening.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0339 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold hearing on arts and tourism priorities in Boston

    This matter orders a hearing to discuss the goals and priorities of the Office of Arts and Culture and the Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment in Boston.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0275 · Request for a public hearing · South Boston · Introduced January 30, 2026

    Schedule hearing on South Boston Library Study status

    The City Council referred an Order for a hearing to discuss the status of the South Boston Branch Library Study.

    updated February 9, 2026

  • 2026-0210 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Open Hearing to Discuss Boston Cultural Districts

    This matter would hold a city council hearing to discuss creating additional Cultural Districts in Boston.

    updated February 8, 2026

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 3 items

Next: The city department has to respond.

  • 2026-0975 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 8, 2026

    Authorize $150,000 grant for Boston Family Days

    The City of Boston would accept and expend a $150,000 grant awarded to Boston Family Days, funded by Pilot House Philanthropy and administered by Arts & Culture.

    updated May 15, 2026

Withdrawn by the sponsor

1 item
  • 2026-1347 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Declare Jaylen Brown Day in Boston on July 1, 2026

    The City Council passed a resolution on July 8, 2026 declaring July 1, 2026 as Jaylen Brown Day in the City of Boston.

    updated July 9, 2026