Recently active Boston legislation

Items that finished without being approved: set aside, voted down, withdrawn, or expired.

  • 2026-1551 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Withdrawn: Resolution in support of S.2959 on Fair Housing

    The City Council introduced a resolution on 2026-07-31 to support S.2959, a Massachusetts act about fair housing practices.

    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated August 6, 2026

  • 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.

    Shelved, no action taken updated July 24, 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

  • 2026-0300 · 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    Withdrawn by the sponsor updated February 6, 2026