The bill outlines updates to the Emergency Housing Assistance Program, as reported by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Key data points as of October 2, 2025, indicate that there are currently 2,304 families supported across bridge and rapid shelter programs, with 124 families in rapid shelters. The report highlights the number of families who could not provide required verification during their application process, which totaled 385, and includes information on domestic violence cases, housing situations, and the number of families receiving assistance. Notably, the report also details the services provided to families on the EA contact list, including clinical supports, case management, and various basic needs provisions.

Additionally, the bill includes several insertions that enhance the reporting and operational aspects of the program. These include the addition of specific data points such as the number of families certified under G.L. Chapter 23B Section paragraph G, the number of families on the EA contact list, and the average length of stay for families in the EA program. The report also mentions the total amount expended from the A&F reserve for FY26 and the estimated cost of EA shelter services, which is appropriated at $276.4 million. Furthermore, it notes efforts to maximize federal reimbursements for EA program costs, with Massachusetts having collected $148 million in Federal Financial Participation since April 2024.