Recently active Boston legislation

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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

  • 2026-1588 · 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

  • 2026-1427 · 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

  • 2026-1345 · 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

  • 2026-1250 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Support laid-off BPS staff and prioritize reemployment

    The City Council resolution expresses support for Boston Public Schools employees recently laid off as a result of budget decisions and seeks to prioritize their reemployment opportunities.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1182 · Mayor's directive · Introduced June 4, 2026

    Accept a $3,220 grant for workforce development

    The City would accept and spend a $3,220 grant from MassHire's Massability/Rehabilitation Commission to fund employment support, career counseling, and job search help for disabled clients at Boston MassHire Career Centers.

    updated June 11, 2026

  • 2026-1036 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Authorize $428.67 in-kind donation for Pride event participation

    The City Council approved a message and order authorizing the City to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at $428.67 from Boston Pride for the People to cover the cost of tabling at the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Festival.

    updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-0702 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 27, 2026

    Oppose ICE Staffing at Logan Airport

    The City Council adopted a resolution on April 1, 2026 opposing any deployment of ICE personnel to staff TSA checkpoints at Boston Logan International Airport.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0701 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced March 26, 2026

    Support the DHS Use of Force Transparency Act

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution in support of the federal DHS Use of Force Transparency Act.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0137 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 14, 2026

    Approve $100,000 ADA Grant for Boston Accessibility

    The Mayor transmits an order to accept and spend a $100,000 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability.

    updated March 31, 2026

  • 2026-0356 · Formal position, not binding · Roslindale · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Support Boston Executive Order Protecting Residents

    The matter concerns a City Council resolution that expressed strong support for Mayor Wu’s Executive Order to protect Bostonians from unconstitutional and violent federal actions.

    updated March 25, 2026

  • 2026-0487 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Support Active Duty Service Members and Families

    The City Council passed a resolution expressing steadfast support for active duty United States service members and their families.

    updated March 9, 2026

  • 2026-0359 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Adopt Ramadan Welcome Resolution for Muslim Community

    A City Council Ramadan resolution adopted on February 11, 2026, embracing and extending blessings to Boston's Muslim community during Ramadan.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0319 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Condemn TPS termination affecting Boston residents

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution on February 4, 2026 denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

    updated February 6, 2026

  • 2026-0259 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 22, 2026

    Accept $27,674.95 Jobs for Veterans Grant Funds

    The Mayor asks the City Council to accept a $27,674.95 Jobs for Veterans' State Grant through the U.S.

    updated February 6, 2026