Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-1612 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Support Head Start Programs in Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved a resolution recognizing the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs for low-income families and young children.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1400 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 16, 2026

    Authorize accepting $18,116 federal grant for aging services

    The City of Boston approved a mayoral order to accept and expend an $18,116 grant under Federal FY26 Title III-D Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1399 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 16, 2026

    Accept Title III grant for Age Strong programs

    The City of Boston would accept and spend a $23,860 grant from the federal FY26 Title III-A Area Plan Administration program.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1398 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 16, 2026

    Accept a $50,978 Nutrition Services Grant for Older Adults

    The City Council order would authorize the City of Boston to accept and expend a Federal FY26 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program grant of $50,978.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1428 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Support Boston Medical Center nurses in fair contract action

    A City Council resolution expresses support for Boston Medical Center nurses seeking fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions amid contract negotiations with 1199 SEIU.

    updated July 23, 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

  • 2026-0735 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 2, 2026

    Approve $40 Million OPEB Trust Funding

    The City Council committee report describes allocating forty million dollars to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund.

    updated July 6, 2026

  • 2026-1248 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 22, 2026

    City Council supports H.4554 to improve Sickle Cell Care

    The City Council passed a resolution in support of H.4554, which aims to improve sickle cell care through a state steering committee, a patient data registry, early screening, and Medicaid-focused strategies.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0977 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 7, 2026

    Accept and Expend $50,000 Creative Aging Grant

    The City Council approved a $50,000 grant to fund arts programming for older adults through the Creative Aging Program.

    updated May 19, 2026

  • 2026-0982 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 5, 2026

    Accept $2,500 Roche Kids 360 grant for Roche Community Center

    The City of Boston approved an order to accept and expend a $2,500 Roche Kids 360 Grant awarded by Kids 360 Charity to fund youth programs at the Roche Community Center, administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

    updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0974 · Mayor's directive · Jamaica Plain and East Boston · Introduced May 5, 2026

    Accept $150,327.96 VAWA STOP Grant

    The City Council passed an order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend $150,327.96 in FY25 Violence Against Women Act STOP Grant funds, to be administered by the Police Department.

    updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0978 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Authorize $50,000 Roche grant for community programs

    The Mayor transmitted an order for the City of Boston to accept and expend a $50,000 Roche Youth & Senior Programs grant, awarded by Donor Group and administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

    updated May 14, 2026

  • 2026-0937 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Ask Boston Public Schools to join nationwide social media litigation

    The City Council resolution asks Boston Public Schools to evaluate the costs and benefits of joining the national social media litigation that alleges platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-0874 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced April 22, 2026

    Obtain Council 17F Nightlife Safety Data

    This matter is a City Council 17F Order filed April 29, 2026, seeking information from the Mayor's Office and related departments about drink spiking prevention and nightlife safety.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0885 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    City Council backs Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of the nurses and nurse practitioners at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as they pursue fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0825 · Formal position, not binding · Chinatown-Leather District · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Council Opposed $1,000 Cap on MassHealth Dental Benefits

    The City Council resolution opposes a proposed $1,000 annual cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits.

    updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0784 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Protect SNAP and Support Department of Transitional Assistance Workers

    The City Council adopted a resolution urging state agencies to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and to increase funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) staffing and infrastructure.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0688 · Mayor's directive · Introduced March 26, 2026

    Accept Local Food Policy Grant to track procurement

    The City of Boston would accept a $20,000 Local Food Policy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and administer it through the Office of Food Justice.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0577 · Mayor's directive · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Accept $50,000 grant for Roxbury and Dorchester programs

    The City of Boston approved accepting a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to fund older adult programs in Roxbury and Dorchester.

    updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0576 · Mayor's directive · South End · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Accept $50,000 grant for South End seniors

    The City Council passed an order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism for FY26 earmark funds.

    updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0575 · Mayor's directive · Dorchester · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Accept $75,000 Dorchester elder programs grant

    The City of Boston would accept and expend a $75,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to the Age Strong Commission, for Dorchester.

    updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0574 · Mayor's directive · East Boston · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Authorize $75,000 East Boston grant for older adults

    The City Council approved accepting and expending a $75,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, earmarked for East Boston.

    updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0573 · Mayor's directive · West End · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Authorize $75,000 West End grant for older adults

    The City Council passed an order to accept and expend a $75,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

    updated March 19, 2026