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S 9718 In Committee

Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

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Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Apr 2, 2026
Last action
Apr 2, 2026 — REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
26 · Low