Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for possible action at the next meeting.

  • 2026-1549 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Support Waiver of Residency Rules for BPD Transfers

    The Council considered a resolution to waive the typical residency requirement so officers from other municipalities could transfer to the Boston Police Department.

    Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1348 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Use supplemental budget to restore BPS employee funding

    The City Council filed a resolution on July 8, 2026 to use a supplemental budget from the City’s reserve fund to reinstate up to about 400 Boston Public Schools employees who were slated for layoffs.

    Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0490 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Support temporary replacement of pedestrian signaling after snowstorms

    The City Council resolution expresses support for temporarily replacing concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals citywide after snowstorms to improve pedestrian safety where snowbanks reduce visibility.

    Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated March 5, 2026