Formal position, not binding
Council backs wheelchair protection bills H.4358 and S.2662
Last activity July 23, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Introduced
July 20, 2026
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In committee
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Council vote
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Adopted
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of H.4358 and S.2662, which would strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users. The measure cites faster repair timelines, in-home service for complex wheelchairs, and expanded warranty protections. A substitution was approved; the council approved the resolution on July 22, 2026.
Affects People with disabilities and Wheelchair users
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Ed Flynn
Now with the City Council
About Civil Rights & Immigration and Health & Human Services
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Resolution in support of H. 4358 and S. 2662 on consumer protections for wheelchair users.
Timeline
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July 22, 2026
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
City Council
Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).