The bill mandates the Massachusetts Trial Court to generate a monthly report on summary process cases, particularly focusing on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 239, Section 15. This report will encompass detailed statistics on eviction cases, including the number of actions filed, default judgments, executions for possession orders, and the impact of short-term emergency rental assistance on continuances and stays. It aims to enhance transparency and provide data-driven insights into the eviction process, while also updating statistical figures related to legal representation for landlords and tenants, the average length of continuances, and the outcomes of mediation efforts. A public data dashboard link will be included to improve accessibility to this information.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legal language that prohibits a Massachusetts corporation, including limited liability companies, from being represented in judicial proceedings by a corporate officer who is not a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth, except in small claims matters. This change is intended to ensure that legal representation in court is conducted by qualified individuals, thereby upholding the integrity of judicial proceedings. The bill also updates various statistics regarding non-payment of rent cases filed in Municipal/District Court or Housing Court, reflecting shifts in representation and case management, and providing a clearer understanding of the current legal landscape surrounding eviction cases.