Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-0435 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Requesting 17F Detainer Information from 2024 to Present

    An order proposed by Councilor Ed Flynn asked the Mayor to provide to the City Council, within one week, all communications about detainer requests, cooperation agreements, and related matters from January 1, 2024 to the present.

    Did not pass updated June 2, 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.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0815 · Information request to the mayor · Mattapan and Roxbury · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Request 17F bodycam footage information from Boston Police Department

    The matter requests information on Boston Police Department body-worn camera footage and related records for incidents from 2025 through April 2026.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0779 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Request 17F information on school bus insurance

    The City Council issued an order asking the Mayor to provide information about Boston Public Schools transportation insurance.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0595 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced March 16, 2026

    Review City Efforts to Prevent Drink Spiking in Nightlife

    The City Council order requests information under Section 17F about how Boston is addressing drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault in nightlife venues.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated March 19, 2026

  • 2026-0296 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced January 30, 2026

    Request 17F information within one week

    This City Council order requests information under Section 17F about Memoranda of Understanding involving the Boston Police Department and external entities.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated February 23, 2026

  • 2026-0221 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced January 26, 2026

    Request detailed 17F information on Ruth Barkley elevators

    The renewed Section 17F order seeks comprehensive information about Ruth Barkley elevators, life-safety considerations, and ADA compliance.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated February 8, 2026