Recently active Boston legislation

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

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 11 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

  • 2026-1602 · 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

  • 2026-1606 · 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

  • 2026-1542 · Request for a public hearing · Mission Hill · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Schedule hearing on heavy vehicle safety measures

    This matter orders a City Council hearing to review how heavy commercial vehicles operate in Boston and to consider safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1543 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Hold hearing on traffic enforcement for blocked bike lanes

    The City Council referred the matter to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation to hold a hearing examining traffic enforcement for blocked bike lanes and crosswalks.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1545 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Explore a Noise Camera Pilot for Boston Police

    A City Council hearing order asks the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee to hold a hearing about a pilot program for deploying noise cameras by the Boston Police Department.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1546 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury · Introduced July 30, 2026

    Hearing to review victim-family services funding

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to examine services provided by the City of Boston to families of victims of violence and homicide.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1547 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced July 28, 2026

    Study Residency Waiver for Boston Police Transfers

    This matter requests a hearing to study waiving the Boston Police Department residency requirement and allowing transfers from other municipalities.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1419 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Hold hearing on City noise response and enforcement

    The City Council order asks the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee to review how Boston handles noise complaints and enforcement of noise control laws.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1394 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 16, 2026

    Authorize grant funds for 40-hour CIT training

    The Mayor transmitted an order to accept and expend a grant of $240,806.50 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Boston Police Department.

    updated July 23, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 5 items

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

  • 2026-1540 · New city law · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Adopt Street Takeover Ordinance to curb street takeovers

    The Street Takeover Ordinance would define unlawful street takeovers, specify prohibited activity, and establish enforcement rules and penalties.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1412 · New city law · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Push Boston Police Transparency Ordinance toward public release

    This ordinance would amend Boston rules on body-worn and dash-camera footage to promote timely public disclosure after incidents of public interest, with clearer privacy protections and oversight by OPAT.

    updated July 27, 2026

  • 2026-1414 · New city law · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Prohibit sale and use of synthetic kratom in Boston

    The ordinance would prohibit selling, distributing, and possessing certain kratom products in Boston, including those containing synthetic mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1413 · New city law · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Advise on OPAT Reform Ordinance and Oversight

    The OPAT Reform Ordinance would update the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency rules to improve timeliness, public reporting, and concurrent investigations with criminal cases.

    updated July 27, 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 · 8 items

Next: The city department has to respond.

  • 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

  • 2026-1608 · 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

  • 2026-1610 · 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

  • 2026-1550 · 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

  • 2026-1420 · 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

  • 2026-1426 · 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