Recently active Boston legislation

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

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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

  • 2026-1610 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Urges deadly weapons collection program in Boston

    This City Council matter is a passed resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in Boston.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1614 · Formal position, not binding · South End · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Create South End Alleyways Working Group for Improvements

    The City Council supports establishing a South End Alleyways Working Group to study historic private alleyways, ownership, maintenance, and potential solutions.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1612 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Support Head Start Programs in Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved a resolution recognizing the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs for low-income families and young children.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1608 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Call for robust infrastructure to protect Charles River from CSOs

    The City Council passed a resolution on August 26, 2026 calling for robust infrastructure solutions to protect the Charles River and other local waterways from combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

    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

  • 2026-1550 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Adopt Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards for Kenny case

    The City Council's resolution calls for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department to immediately adopt and apply administrative leave standards after in-custody deaths involving use of force.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 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

  • 2026-1427 · 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

  • 2026-1426 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Council urges passage of road safety camera bills

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of two state bills, S.2344 and H.3754, that would let cities use road safety cameras to enforce speeding and red-light violations.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1424 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 10, 2026

    Commit to Vision Zero by 2030

    The City Council approved a resolution recommitting Boston to the Vision Zero 2030 effort.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1420 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Improve City Response to Noise Complaints

    This resident-facing summary describes a City Council resolution urging faster, more consistent responses to noise and nuisance complaints.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1346 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Request Immediate Briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate briefing on the City’s Summer Safety Plan and a collaborative review to strengthen public safety.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1351 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Denounce violence against Boston first responders and officers

    The City Council adopted a resolution condemning violence, assaults, and harassment toward the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, EMS, and city officials.

    updated July 9, 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

  • 2026-1344 · Formal position, not binding · Downtown · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support Senate Bill 3112 to extend liquor hours this summer

    The City Council supported a pilot to extend liquor license hours and to permit public consumption in designated social districts for Summer 2026.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1342 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 25, 2026

    Urge Boston Public Schools to enroll all MA SRTS schools

    The City Council resolution calls on Boston Public Schools to fully participate in the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (MA SRTS) program.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1194 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 4, 2026

    Support local option rent stabilization in Boston

    The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability.

    updated June 26, 2026

Did not pass

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  • 2026-1616 · Formal position, not binding · South Boston · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Call for investigation into early voting ballot errors

    The City Council resolution asked the Massachusetts Secretary of State to investigate incorrect ballots distributed during Early Voting in Boston and to maintain state receivership of the Boston Election Department through the 2028 election.

    updated August 27, 2026

Withdrawn by the sponsor

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  • 2026-1347 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Declare Jaylen Brown Day in Boston on July 1, 2026

    The City Council passed a resolution on July 8, 2026 declaring July 1, 2026 as Jaylen Brown Day in the City of Boston.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1246 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 17, 2026

    Withdrawn resolution supporting House Bill 5491

    The City Council withdrew this resolution, which originally expressed support for House Bill 5491, an act implementing the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report recommendations.

    updated June 26, 2026