Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-1552 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Establish Immediate Housing Stability Response for Boston Residents

    A city-level resolution calls for a coordinated Housing Stability Response to quickly assist Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal immigration policy changes.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1588 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 5, 2026

    Oppose ICE parking leases in Boston

    An emergency resolution urged Boston to oppose leasing 249 parking spaces to U.S.

    updated August 7, 2026

  • 2026-1427 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Council backs wheelchair protection bills H.4358 and S.2662

    The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of H.4358 and S.2662, which would strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users.

    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

  • 2026-1036 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Authorize $428.67 in-kind donation for Pride event participation

    The City Council approved a message and order authorizing the City to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at $428.67 from Boston Pride for the People to cover the cost of tabling at the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Festival.

    updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-0702 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 27, 2026

    Oppose ICE Staffing at Logan Airport

    The City Council adopted a resolution on April 1, 2026 opposing any deployment of ICE personnel to staff TSA checkpoints at Boston Logan International Airport.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0701 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced March 26, 2026

    Support the DHS Use of Force Transparency Act

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution in support of the federal DHS Use of Force Transparency Act.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0137 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 14, 2026

    Approve $100,000 ADA Grant for Boston Accessibility

    The Mayor transmits an order to accept and spend a $100,000 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability.

    updated March 31, 2026

  • 2026-0356 · Formal position, not binding · Roslindale · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Support Boston Executive Order Protecting Residents

    The matter concerns a City Council resolution that expressed strong support for Mayor Wu’s Executive Order to protect Bostonians from unconstitutional and violent federal actions.

    updated March 25, 2026

  • 2026-0487 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Support Active Duty Service Members and Families

    The City Council passed a resolution expressing steadfast support for active duty United States service members and their families.

    updated March 9, 2026

  • 2026-0359 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Adopt Ramadan Welcome Resolution for Muslim Community

    A City Council Ramadan resolution adopted on February 11, 2026, embracing and extending blessings to Boston's Muslim community during Ramadan.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0319 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Condemn TPS termination affecting Boston residents

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution on February 4, 2026 denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

    updated February 6, 2026

  • 2026-0259 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 22, 2026

    Accept $27,674.95 Jobs for Veterans Grant Funds

    The Mayor asks the City Council to accept a $27,674.95 Jobs for Veterans' State Grant through the U.S.

    updated February 6, 2026

Withdrawn by the sponsor

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  • 2026-0300 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Condemn Termination of Haitian Protected Status

    The City Council adopted a resolution to condemn the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and to affirm Boston’s obligation to support affected residents.

    updated February 6, 2026

Did not pass

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  • 2026-0435 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Requesting 17F Detainer Information from 2024 to Present

    An order proposed by Councilor Ed Flynn asked the Mayor to provide to the City Council, within one week, all communications about detainer requests, cooperation agreements, and related matters from January 1, 2024 to the present.

    updated June 2, 2026

Shelved, no action taken

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  • 2026-0872 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    Call for temporary suspension of correctional staff

    The City Council resolution calls for placing on administrative leave any correctional staff directly involved in the December 2025 in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction, for the duration of the investigation.

    updated April 30, 2026