The bill makes appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to supplement existing appropriations and support various activities and projects. It declares the act an emergency law, emphasizing the immediate necessity of these appropriations for public convenience. The bill outlines that funds will be appropriated from the General Fund and the Transitional Escrow Fund for specific purposes, including supportive services and safe shelter for unhoused families in Massachusetts, with a total allocation of $425 million. The funds will be available through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and may be transferred to state agencies and the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund for targeted work programs.

Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language in chapter 23B of the General Laws regarding the emergency housing assistance program. It modifies the eligibility criteria for families with children or pregnant women, specifying that they may remain eligible for the program for a limited number of consecutive months. The amendments also remove certain subparagraphs and phrases that previously governed the program's operation, streamlining the eligibility and termination processes for participants.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 23B-30