Establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program.

The bill establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program within the Department for Children and Families. It aims to temporarily shelter households based on specific eligibility criteria, ensuring participant dignity and leading to greater stability. The program includes community-based shelter and, if necessary, hotel or motel shelter. It also creates an Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the Commissioner. The General Assistance Emergency Housing Program will cease to exist on July 1, 2026.

Establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program.

The bill establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program within the Department for Children and Families. It aims to temporarily shelter households based on specific eligibility criteria, ensuring participant dignity and leading to greater stability. The program includes community-based shelter and, if necessary, hotel or motel shelter. It also creates an Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the Commissioner. The General Assistance Emergency Housing Program will cease to exist on July 1, 2026.