Recently active Boston legislation

Items that finished without being approved: set aside, voted down, withdrawn, or expired.

  • 2026-1317 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Provide Drink Spiking Prevention Resources to Nightlife Venues

    The City Council filed a section 17F transmission describing Boston’s efforts to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated assault in nightlife venues.

    Shelved, no action taken updated July 10, 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.

    Shelved, no action taken updated June 26, 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.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated May 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated February 6, 2026