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Recently active Boston legislation

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

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 8 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

  • 2026-0480 · Council directive · South End · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Proposes Zoning Text Amendment to Protect Local Retail

    The matter is a City Council order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to limit changes of use for local retail grocers and preserve active street life.

    updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0214 · Request for a public hearing · Mattapan and Dorchester · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Review 225 New Liquor Licenses Distribution

    This matter requests an annual hearing to review how Boston’s 225 new liquor licenses are distributed and to assess ongoing support for restaurateurs.

    updated February 10, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 2 items

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