Recently active Boston legislation

Items that finished without being approved: set aside, voted down, withdrawn, or expired.

  • 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.

    Did not pass updated August 27, 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    Withdrawn: Hearing on OPAT mission and goals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.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated June 29, 2026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    Withdrawn resolution supporting House Bill 5491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.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated June 26, 2026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.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-0814 · Council directive · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Withdrawn City Council Order for summons

    A City Council order titled Order for summons was introduced on 2026-04-13 and passed on 2026-04-15.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated April 17, 2026