City Council support of An Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth.

POR 2026-67 FIRST IN COUNCIL March 30, 2026 City of Cambridge COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN COUNCILLOR ZUSY COUNCILLOR NOLAN COUNCILLOR FLAHERTY WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is committed to advancing housing stability, health equity, and the overall well-being of its residents; and WHEREAS: Older adults across the Commonwealth are increasingly at risk of housing instability due to rising costs, fixed incomes, and limited access to supportive housing resources; and WHEREAS: House Bill 4015 and Senate Bill 475, An Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth, would expand a bridge subsidy program for low- income older adults aged 60 years and older, allowing them to access and maintain stable housing while awaiting long-term rental assistance; and WHEREAS: This legislation would provide critical financial support by covering the gap between what older adults can afford and the cost of housing, helping to prevent homelessness and promote dignity and independence among seniors; and WHEREAS: The Commonwealth continues to face significant disparities in health outcomes and access to care, particularly among communities of color and underserved populations; and WHEREAS: House Bill 1416 and Senate Bill 901, An Act to Advance Health Equity, seek to improve access to quality care, invest in community-based health initiatives, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and enhance accountability in reducing health disparities; and WHEREAS: These bills recognize the connection between stable housing and positive health outcomes, and aim to address systemic inequities that impact both; and WHEREAS: Supporting these legislative efforts aligns with Cambridge’s longstanding commitment to equity, public health, and housing stability for all residents; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in strong support of House Bill 4015, Senate Bill 475, House Bill 1416, and Senate Bill 901; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward suitably engrossed copies of this Order to the Cambridge State Legislative Delegation and to the Governor on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council March 30, 2026. Adopted as Amended by Affirmative Vote of Nine Members:- Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Paula M. Crane Interim City Clerk