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Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 18 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  • 2026-0405 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Order for hearing on crossing guard staffing shortages in Boston

    The City Council referred this matter to a hearing to examine current crossing guard staffing shortages, including unfilled positions and their impact on student safety.

    updated August 21, 2026

  • 2026-1544 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Hold nighttime economy hearing in Boston on licensing

    The City Council referred this matter to a committee to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy, including late-night licensing, alcohol-service hours, and public-space activation.

    updated August 6, 2026

  • 2026-1005 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Pause vertical construction at White Stadium pending court ruling

    The City Council's matter, introduced May 11, 2026 and referred May 13, 2026, calls for a temporary pause on new vertical construction at White Stadium in Franklin Park.

    updated May 18, 2026

  • 2026-0810 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 10, 2026

    Study workforce pipeline with Wentworth Institute to boost staffing

    The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss a workforce pipeline between Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Inspectional Services Department for plans examiner and related technical roles.

    updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0168 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 21, 2026

    Hold hearing to revive Red Shirts program

    The Boston City Council referred a hearing order to explore reviving the Red Shirts, a youth-employment initiative from the 1980s and 1990s.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0631 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 19, 2026

    Hold hearing on Fire Department diversity and leadership

    This matter orders a hearing to examine diversity and representation within the Boston Fire Department, including recruitment, promotion practices, and leadership positions.

    updated March 26, 2026

  • 2026-0186 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on equitable contracting for major civic events

    The City Council referred an order to hold a public hearing examining how the city contracts, reports on supplier diversity, and distributes opportunities for major civic and sporting events.

    updated March 20, 2026

  • 2026-0344 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Review City Youth Jobs Programs and Opportunities

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on the educational and workforce development impact of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston, including programs such as SuccessLink, futureBOS, Youth Options Unlimited, and the Mayor’s Youth Job Guarantee.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0219 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 26, 2026

    Hold hearing on long-term city job vacancies

    The City Council references a Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget of $4.85 billion and notes vacancies across multiple departments.

    updated February 10, 2026

  • 2026-0193 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 15, 2026

    Council to audit City of Boston hiring practices

    The matter is an Order for a Hearing to audit the City of Boston’s hiring, firing and promotion policies, practices and procedures.

    updated February 10, 2026

  • 2026-0189 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 15, 2026

    Audit child care investments and provider stability

    The City Council ordered a hearing to review past and current City investments in child care and Family Child Care providers.

    updated February 10, 2026

  • 2026-0220 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 26, 2026

    Bring More Signature Sports Events to Boston

    The matter requests a City Council hearing to improve Boston’s ability to host signature sports events.

    updated February 8, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 6 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  • 2026-1599 · New city law · Introduced August 21, 2026

    Expand Paid Parental Leave to 12 Weeks

    This matter would amend the City of Boston code to provide 100% of base pay for all twelve weeks of paid parental leave for City of Boston employees, effective immediately upon passage.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0161 · New city law · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Adopt Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance in Boston

    This ordinance would require city vendors and contractors to comply with wage laws, establish enforcement and reporting procedures, and impose potential debarment or wage bonds to deter wage theft.

    updated August 19, 2026

  • 2026-0808 · New city law · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Establish MWBE Procurement Readiness Pilot Program

    The ordinance would create a five-year Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procurement Readiness Pilot Program to assess and build capacity for MWBEs to compete for City contracts.

    updated April 21, 2026

  • 2026-0504 · Request to the state · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Boston Seeks Special Law for Military Buy-Back

    This matter is a City Council petition for a special law to allow and reorganize how veteran municipal employees buy back creditable military service time.

    updated March 12, 2026

Council vote

Step 3 of 4 · 1 item

Next: The council votes to adopt or reject it.

  • 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.

    updated August 6, 2026