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3 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
Boston ordinance 2026-1958, establishing a 'Bad Landlords List' and extending rental property code enforcement against chronic offenders, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Referred
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43677&GUID=AA2276BF-038A
The City Council passed a resolution urging Congress to reverse cuts to the Federal Public Housing and Voucher Budgets.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Passed
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43672&GUID=CA23A093-AF49
Order 2026-1601 for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing is pending in the Committee on Community Preservation Act.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Pending
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43288&GUID=7BE60B5C-CC7C