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GA HB916
GA HB916Judicial Council; funding for civil legal services to low-income individuals; create grant program
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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judicial Council, so as to create a grant program for the purpose of providing funding for civil legal services to low-income individuals; to provide for eligibility criteria and standards; to provide for the council to establish the grant amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new grant program through the Georgia Judicial Council to provide civil legal services to low-income individuals. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Judicial Council to award grants to counties and municipalities, with funding subject to legislative appropriations or other available resources. The Judicial Council will have the discretion to set eligibility criteria by consulting with advocacy groups and indigent legal services experts, and will be able to determine grant amounts on a case-by-case basis. The purpose of the program is to help low-income individuals access legal representation in civil matters, which can be crucial for addressing legal challenges related to housing, family law, consumer rights, and other critical issues where individuals might otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance. By creating this grant program, the bill aims to improve access to justice for economically disadvantaged residents of Georgia.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72007 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238878 |
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