Recently active Boston legislation

Items that have been approved, rejected, or otherwise finished.

Adopted

Step 4 of 4 · 21 items

Next: The council has taken its position.

  • 2026-1428 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Support Boston Medical Center nurses in fair contract action

    A City Council resolution expresses support for Boston Medical Center nurses seeking fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions amid contract negotiations with 1199 SEIU.

    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

  • 2026-1083 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 28, 2026

    Accept $80K Community Safety Grant for Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved an order authorizing the mayor to accept and expend an $80,000 Community Safety Initiative grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-1059 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Request 17F information on new city positions

    The City Council filed a 17F order on May 20, 2026, asking the Mayor to provide details about all new positions created since January 15, 2025.

    updated June 2, 2026

  • 2026-1004 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Urge City to resume in-person work for four days

    The City Council adopted a resolution urging City of Boston employees to resume in-person work for at least four days per week.

    updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0940 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Establish a committee to keep and attract young adults to Boston

    This resolution supports creating a committee of young adult residents, business professionals, and City leaders to study and promote retention and attraction of Boston’s young adults.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-0869 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    Support University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership

    City Council supports creating a University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership to connect city small-business services with university student consulting programs.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0885 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    City Council backs Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of the nurses and nurse practitioners at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as they pursue fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0784 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Protect SNAP and Support Department of Transitional Assistance Workers

    The City Council adopted a resolution urging state agencies to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and to increase funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) staffing and infrastructure.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0700 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced March 30, 2026

    Request detailed MWBE data for White Stadium contracts

    The City Council Order 17F requests the Mayor to provide a disaggregated contract breakdown for White Stadium, including prime and subcontract awards, dollar values, dates, firm ownership and whether firms are Boston-based.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0689 · Mayor's directive · Introduced March 30, 2026

    Accept and spend a $13,735 grant for workforce development

    The Mayor requests approval for the City of Boston to accept a $13,735 grant from MassHire Department of Career Services, awarded to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0378 · Mayor's directive · Introduced February 19, 2026

    Accept and expend $20,930 El Centro Fellowship funds

    The City Council approved an order to accept and spend $20,930 in El Centro Fellowship grant funds from Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston.

    updated March 31, 2026

  • 2026-0134 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 12, 2026

    Accept and Expend $120,000 Grant for Financial Empowerment

    The City would accept a $120,000 grant from United Way, passed through the Boston Local Development Corporation, to fund financial education, credit and asset building, and employment services for residents served by the Center for Working Families.

    updated March 26, 2026

  • 2026-0133 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 12, 2026

    Accept and Expend $219,178 VITA Grant Funding

    The City Council approved a mayoral order to accept and spend $219,178.03 in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration & Finance.

    updated March 26, 2026

Mayor's desk

Step 4 of 5 · 1 item

Next: The mayor signs it before it goes to the state.

  • 2026-0390 · Request to the state · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Waive Firefighter Age Limit for Richard Scimeca

    This City Council Home Rule Petition seeks to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment of firefighters for Richard Scimeca.

    updated March 3, 2026

Shelved, no action taken

3 items
  • 2026-1229 · Mayor's directive · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Approve Fire Commissioner contract at $318,000 annually

    This matter transmits the employment contract for the Boston Fire Commissioner for a three-year, seven-month term from May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0379 · Mayor's directive · Introduced February 19, 2026

    Review costs of out-of-district vocational placements

    This matter summarizes a 17F information request about the cost of Boston resident students attending vocational or technical high schools outside the Boston Public Schools.

    updated March 5, 2026