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Recently active Boston legislation

Items whose status the government most recently moved, in any direction.

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 6 items

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

  • 2026-1544 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Hold nighttime economy hearing in Boston on licensing

    The City Council referred this matter to a committee to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy, including late-night licensing, alcohol-service hours, and public-space activation.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1005 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Pause vertical construction at White Stadium pending court ruling

    The City Council's matter, introduced May 11, 2026 and referred May 13, 2026, calls for a temporary pause on new vertical construction at White Stadium in Franklin Park.

    updated May 18, 2026

  • 2026-0810 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 10, 2026

    Study workforce pipeline with Wentworth Institute to boost staffing

    The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss a workforce pipeline between Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Inspectional Services Department for plans examiner and related technical roles.

    updated April 16, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 3 items

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

  • 2026-1599 · 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

  • 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.

    updated April 21, 2026

Council vote

Step 3 of 4 · 1 item

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

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 13 items

Next: The council has taken its position.

  • 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

  • 2026-1345 · 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

  • 2026-1083 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 28, 2026

    Accept $80K Community Safety Grant for Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved an order authorizing the mayor to accept and expend an $80,000 Community Safety Initiative grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-1059 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Request 17F information on new city positions

    The City Council filed a 17F order on May 20, 2026, asking the Mayor to provide details about all new positions created since January 15, 2025.

    updated June 2, 2026

  • 2026-0940 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Establish a committee to keep and attract young adults to Boston

    This resolution supports creating a committee of young adult residents, business professionals, and City leaders to study and promote retention and attraction of Boston’s young adults.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-1004 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Urge City to resume in-person work for four days

    The City Council adopted a resolution urging City of Boston employees to resume in-person work for at least four days per week.

    updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0885 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    City Council backs Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of the nurses and nurse practitioners at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as they pursue fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0869 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    Support University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership

    City Council supports creating a University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership to connect city small-business services with university student consulting programs.

    updated April 30, 2026

Shelved, no action taken

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