Recently active Boston legislation

Items referred to, pending in, or held by a committee.

  • 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.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 2, 2026

  • 2026-0284 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Hold hearing on equitable library access across neighborhoods

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine how the Boston Public Library provides equitable access to services and programming.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 20, 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.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 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.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 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.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 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.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 8, 2026