New city law
Codify Equity Cabinet to advance citywide equity
Last activity February 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
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Introduced
February 2, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.
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Council vote
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Mayor's desk
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In effect
This matter would codify the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet in Boston to guide equity analyses in city ordinances and budgets. It builds on prior efforts declaring racism a public health crisis and actions to embed equity across departments, with required reporting, budget analyses, and equity toolkits beginning in fiscal year 2028.
Affects Residents of Boston, particularly communities of color
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Civil Rights & Immigration , Budget & Finance and Government Operations & Elections
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Ordinance to Codify the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet in the City of Boston.
Timeline
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February 4, 2026
Referred to
City Council