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Recently active Boston legislation

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In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 4 items

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

  • 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

  • 2026-1350 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support Maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 in Boston

    The City Council resolution expresses support for maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 and its limits on property tax growth.

    updated July 9, 2026

Council vote

Step 3 of 4 · 2 items

Next: The council votes to adopt or reject it.

  • 2026-1549 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Support Waiver of Residency Rules for BPD Transfers

    The Council considered a resolution to waive the typical residency requirement so officers from other municipalities could transfer to the Boston Police Department.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1348 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Use supplemental budget to restore BPS employee funding

    The City Council filed a resolution on July 8, 2026 to use a supplemental budget from the City’s reserve fund to reinstate up to about 400 Boston Public Schools employees who were slated for layoffs.

    updated July 9, 2026

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 15 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

  • 2026-1614 · 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

  • 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

  • 2026-1550 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Adopt Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards for Kenny case

    The City Council's resolution calls for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department to immediately adopt and apply administrative leave standards after in-custody deaths involving use of force.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1428 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Support Boston Medical Center nurses in fair contract action

    A City Council resolution expresses support for Boston Medical Center nurses seeking fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions amid contract negotiations with 1199 SEIU.

    updated July 23, 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

  • 2026-1426 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Council urges passage of road safety camera bills

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of two state bills, S.2344 and H.3754, that would let cities use road safety cameras to enforce speeding and red-light violations.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1424 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 10, 2026

    Commit to Vision Zero by 2030

    The City Council approved a resolution recommitting Boston to the Vision Zero 2030 effort.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1420 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Improve City Response to Noise Complaints

    This resident-facing summary describes a City Council resolution urging faster, more consistent responses to noise and nuisance complaints.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1346 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Request Immediate Briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate briefing on the City’s Summer Safety Plan and a collaborative review to strengthen public safety.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1351 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Denounce violence against Boston first responders and officers

    The City Council adopted a resolution condemning violence, assaults, and harassment toward the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, EMS, and city officials.

    updated July 9, 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

Withdrawn by the sponsor

3 items