New city law
Establish Boston Emergency Relief Fund to assist displaced residents
Last activity February 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
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Introduced
February 20, 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
The City Council introduced an ordinance to create the Boston Emergency Relief Fund to provide financial help to residents displaced by fires and other emergencies. The fund may accept gifts and grants and will be administered to determine eligible recipients and payment amounts, with oversight by a Fund Administrator and a new Emergency Assistance Council. The effort includes outreach and reporting requirements.
Affects non-English speakers, undocumented residents, and low-income families
In East Boston
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Gabriela Coletta Zapata
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Housing & Development and Health & Human Services
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
An Ordinance Establishing the Boston Emergency Relief Fund.
Timeline
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February 25, 2026
Referred to
City Council