The bill outlines updates to the Emergency Housing Assistance Program as mandated by Chapters 77 of the Acts of 2023 and 88 of the Acts of 2024. It includes various data points as of January 9, 2025, such as the total number of families in emergency assistance (EA), the number of families currently in shelters, and the number of families applying for shelter. Notably, the report highlights that there are 3,166 families in EA, with 5,930 families certified under G.L. Chapter 23B Section 30 paragraph G. The report also details the services provided to families, including shelter diversion services and clinical support, as well as the financial expenditures related to the program.

Additionally, the bill specifies several insertions into the current law, including the addition of terms such as "asylum seekers," "families' health and safety needs," and "municipal payments." It also provides a breakdown of expenditures for various services, including shelter support, educational aid, and health services, totaling $856.8 million for FY24 and $411.8 million for FY25. The report emphasizes ongoing efforts to secure federal support for the EA program, including various FEMA grants and reimbursements aimed at enhancing the program's capacity and effectiveness.