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Recently active Boston legislation

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

In committee

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

  • 2026-0337 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

    The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness.

    updated September 2, 2026

  • 2026-1603 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Hold hearing on energy costs and transition paths

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on rising energy costs, the gas pipe replacement program, and pathways to an affordable, equitable energy transition in Boston.

    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

  • 2026-1601 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Explore Raising CPA Funds for Affordable Housing

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on increasing the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds devoted to affordable housing.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0405 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Order for hearing on crossing guard staffing shortages in Boston

    The City Council referred this matter to a hearing to examine current crossing guard staffing shortages, including unfilled positions and their impact on student safety.

    updated August 21, 2026

  • 2026-0932 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Hold hearing on BWSC discounts for seniors and disabilities

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss the Boston Water and Sewer Commission discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities.

    updated August 17, 2026

  • 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

  • 2026-1546 · 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

  • 2026-1545 · 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

  • 2026-1543 · 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

  • 2026-1542 · 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

  • 2026-1339 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on housing voucher discrimination in Boston

    This matter requests a hearing by the City Council committee on civil rights, racial equity, and immigrant advancement to examine housing voucher discrimination and fair housing civil rights enforcement in Boston.

    updated July 24, 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