The bill mandates the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report that details statistics on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions under Chapter 239, Section 15 of the General Laws, which addresses Permanent Rental Protections. This report will encompass various data points, including the number of summary process cases filed, default judgments, executions for possession orders, and the number of continuances and stays issued due to pending applications for short-term emergency rental assistance. Key insertions in the bill enhance the report by requiring the inclusion of specific statistics such as the average length of continuances and stays, as well as the number of landlords and tenants receiving legal representation, thereby promoting transparency and compliance with the law.

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to clarify the legal representation of Massachusetts corporations in judicial proceedings, stating that corporate officers who are not licensed attorneys may not represent the corporation in court, except in small claims matters. This change aims to ensure that only qualified individuals represent corporations legally. The bill also updates various statistics related to non-payment of rent cases, reflecting an increase in tenant legal representation from 89.9% to 93.5%, highlighting the ongoing challenges in eviction processes and the importance of effective legal support for tenants.