Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

2026-1242 · Council directive · Roxbury · Introduced June 22, 2026

Ban Waste Facilities Near Homes in Zoning Plan

The City Council introduced an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to restrict trash transfer stations and waste handling facilities in residential and mixed-use areas.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 26, 2026
2026-0481 · Council directive · Introduced March 2, 2026

Amend Article 37 to Expedite Net Zero Carbon Review

The City Council referred an order to amend Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code to expedite and lower costs for development.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 2026