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Recently active Boston legislation

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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

  • 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

Withdrawn by the sponsor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

  • 2026-0269 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 29, 2026

    Withdrawn: Hearing on OPAT mission and goals

    The City Council originally scheduled a hearing to review the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) to clarify its mission, goals, objectives, and challenges and to improve accountability and public confidence.

    updated June 29, 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    Withdrawn resolution supporting House Bill 5491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

  • 2026-1189 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 8, 2026

    Withdrawn hearing on driverless vehicle regulation

    This matter was an Order for a hearing to examine the City of Boston's role in regulating driverless vehicles.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1067 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Urges budget amendment process to fulfill fiscal duty

    The City Council adopted a resolution on May 20, 2026 urging pursuing the budget amendment process to fulfill its fiscal duties.

    updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-1055 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Secure immediate replacement funding for firefighter health programs

    The City Council filed an order for an emergency hearing to discuss replacing lost federal support for firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health and wellness programs before the FY27 budget vote.

    updated May 21, 2026

Shelved, no action taken

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  • 2026-1410 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Transmit 17F details on ZBA parking relief

    This matter transmits information under Section 17F about Article 80 large project and small project review denials at the Zoning Board of Appeals due to parking relief.

    updated July 24, 2026

  • 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

  • 2026-1228 · Mayor's directive · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Investing $20 Million in Elevator Modernization

    The Boston Housing Authority is pursuing elevator modernization across its portfolio, including Ruth Barkley, with more than $20 million in upgrades and related design work.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1086 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 27, 2026

    Transmit 17F Grant Funding Details to Council

    The City Council matter is a 17F information request about all grant programs, contacts, and funding for nonprofit and external partners in FY2026 and FY2027, including changes in funding.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-0984 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Share GMP details for White Stadium renovation

    The matter transmits the GMP package and related cost information for the White Stadium East Grandstand Renovation, including the GMP summary, subcontractor costs, allowances, and bonding details.

    updated May 14, 2026

  • 2026-0879 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 27, 2026

    Council votes to end $750 summer block party grants

    The Flynn-Murphy resolution proposes eliminating the City of Boston’s $750 summer block party grants funded from operating funds.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 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

  • 2026-0851 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 27, 2026

    Review City Insurance Costs and Settlements Totals

    This matter transmits information under Section 17F about the City of Boston’s insurance and liability coverage.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0850 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 27, 2026

    Summarize 17F response on BPS school bus insurance data

    The City’s 17F response from Boston Public Schools covers prior and current school bus auto liability policies, including insurer names, non-renewal notices, policy dates, and safety and loss-control measures.

    updated April 30, 2026