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Council adopts resolution urging stronger prevention, testing and awareness on drink spiking

Boston City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted a resolution calling for expanded prevention, public-awareness campaigns, standardized testing protocols and closer police and healthcare coordination after sponsors cited more than 100 reported incidents in 2023 and 71 in 2024.

The Boston City Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging expanded prevention efforts and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking.

Councilor Flynn, the lead sponsor, said drink spiking "occurs when a person deliberately puts alcohol or drugs into someone else's drink without their knowledge" and…

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