WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HD 5413

A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025 and Section 19 of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the October 30, 2025 biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts files biweekly report on emergency housing assistance program implementation and outcomes to track effectiveness and spending.

Placed on file
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HD 5413

Legislative bill overview

HD 5413 is a submission of a biweekly progress report on Massachusetts's emergency housing assistance program, filed jointly by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities. The report covers activities and outcomes from the emergency housing assistance initiative as mandated by prior legislation.

Why is this important

Emergency housing assistance programs address homelessness and housing instability, which have significant public health, social service, and budgetary implications. Regular reporting requirements ensure accountability and allow lawmakers to assess program effectiveness, spending, and whether policy adjustments are needed to address the state's housing crisis.

Potential points of contention

  • Program effectiveness metrics: Questions may arise about whether reported data adequately demonstrates measurable outcomes (placements, cost per person served, duration of assistance) or merely track expenditures
  • Budget allocation and sustainability: Stakeholders may debate whether emergency assistance funding is proportionate to demand or represents a long-term solution versus a temporary measure
  • Reporting frequency and transparency: Some may view biweekly reports as excessive bureaucracy, while advocates for unhoused populations may demand more granular public data on program reach and gaps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.