Recently active Boston legislation

Items that have been approved.

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Next: The council has taken its position.

  • 2026-1610 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Urges deadly weapons collection program in Boston

    This City Council matter is a passed resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in Boston.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1589 · Mayor's directive · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Accept $40,000 grant to Police Homicide Unit

    The City Council transmitted an order authorized by Mayor Michelle Wu to accept and spend $40,000 as a grant from the Simoni Foundation.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1608 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Call for robust infrastructure to protect Charles River from CSOs

    The City Council passed a resolution on August 26, 2026 calling for robust infrastructure solutions to protect the Charles River and other local waterways from combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1550 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 31, 2026

    Adopt Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards for Kenny case

    The City Council's resolution calls for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department to immediately adopt and apply administrative leave standards after in-custody deaths involving use of force.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1426 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Council urges passage of road safety camera bills

    The City Council adopted a resolution in support of two state bills, S.2344 and H.3754, that would let cities use road safety cameras to enforce speeding and red-light violations.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1424 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 10, 2026

    Commit to Vision Zero by 2030

    The City Council approved a resolution recommitting Boston to the Vision Zero 2030 effort.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1420 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Improve City Response to Noise Complaints

    This resident-facing summary describes a City Council resolution urging faster, more consistent responses to noise and nuisance complaints.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1346 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Request Immediate Briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate briefing on the City’s Summer Safety Plan and a collaborative review to strengthen public safety.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1035 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 12, 2026

    Accept a $24,095 Forensic Science Grant

    The City Council approved a mayoral order to accept and spend a $24,095 grant for the Police Department's forensic science program.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1351 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Denounce violence against Boston first responders and officers

    The City Council adopted a resolution condemning violence, assaults, and harassment toward the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, EMS, and city officials.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1344 · Formal position, not binding · Downtown · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support Senate Bill 3112 to extend liquor hours this summer

    The City Council supported a pilot to extend liquor license hours and to permit public consumption in designated social districts for Summer 2026.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0740 · Mayor's directive · Hyde Park and North End · Introduced April 2, 2026

    Approve $384.7M capital budget and $28.5M leases

    The City Council committee report covers FY27 capital budget actions, including a $384,705,000 appropriation for City departments and a $28,500,000 lease-purchase authorization for equipment.

    updated July 6, 2026

  • 2026-1224 · Mayor's directive · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Authorize accepting and spending $1,200,000 MOTT FIFA grant

    The City Council passed an order authorizing Boston to accept and expend $1,200,000 in FY26 MOTT FIFA Grant funds awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1084 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 28, 2026

    Accept a $39,000 grant to transfer Marine 43

    This matter is a City Council order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend $39,000 in grant funds from the Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-1083 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 28, 2026

    Accept $80K Community Safety Grant for Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved an order authorizing the mayor to accept and expend an $80,000 Community Safety Initiative grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security.

    updated June 5, 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

  • 2026-1009 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Support Ride Safe Act to regulate micromobility

    The City Council adopted a resolution on May 13, 2026, expressing support for Governor Healey's Ride Safe Act.

    updated May 14, 2026

  • 2026-0302 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 1, 2026

    Support replacing concurrent pedestrian signals for Boston safety

    The City Council adopted a resolution on April 29, 2026 that supports replacing concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals citywide to improve pedestrian safety.

    updated May 4, 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

  • 2026-0871 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    Call for independent investigation into in-custody death

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for an independent investigation into the in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction.

    updated April 30, 2026

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Next: The mayor signs it before it goes to the state.

  • 2026-1053 · Request to the state · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Approve filing age waiver petition for Jorge Enriquez

    The City Council passed on May 20, 2026 an order to file a General Court petition seeking a special law to waive the maximum age requirement for Jorge Enriquez to join the Boston Police Department.

    updated May 21, 2026