Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 2026-1113 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Call for Federal Probe into BHA Elevator Failures

    The City Council resolution asks for a federal investigation by HUD into Boston Housing Authority elevator failures, citing repeated outages that trap residents, disrupt access to medical appointments, groceries, and family.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 8, 2026

  • 2026-0307 · Formal position, not binding · South End · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Support a BHA Elevator Safety Commission created

    The City Council supports establishing a Boston Housing Authority Elevator Safety Commission to address safety concerns about aging, frequently breaking elevators at BHA developments, particularly Ruth Barkley in the South End.

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

  • 2026-0599 · Formal position, not binding · South Boston · Introduced March 16, 2026

    City Council Opposed Roof Decks in South Boston

    The matter is a City Council resolution opposing the approval and construction of additional roof decks in residential areas of South Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0429 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Receive detailed 17F response on elevator access

    The matter is a City Council Resolution in support of receiving a detailed response to docket #0221 under Section 17F.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 27, 2026

  • 2026-0432 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Lower the IDP to 13% for five years

    The City Council resolution proposes temporarily lowering the Inclusionary Development Policy IDP percentage to 13% for the next five years to stimulate housing development.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 26, 2026