New city law
Create Pharmacy Stabilization and Access Fund
Last activity April 2, 2026 (6 months ago)
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Introduced
March 27, 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 Pharmacy Stabilization and Access Fund Ordinance would establish a city fund to retain and expand pharmacies in underserved Boston neighborhoods. It would be administered by the Boston Public Health Commission and funded by hospital contributions, voluntary pharmacy openings, and grants. The measure was introduced March 27, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations on April 1, 2026.
Affects Seniors, Individuals with disabilities, and Low-income residents
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Health & Human Services and Budget & Finance
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Ordinance Establishing a Pharmacy Stabilization and Access Fund.
Timeline
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April 1, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.