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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants to counties with court-based eviction early resolution programs and associated legal assistance, mediation, and other services. Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the state's General Revenue Fund, which is the primary fund for state government operations, to the Department of Human Services. This funding is intended to be distributed as grants to counties that operate court-based eviction early resolution programs. These programs aim to help resolve eviction cases before they go to a full trial by providing services such as legal assistance for tenants and landlords, mediation to help parties reach agreements, and other related support services, with the goal of preventing unnecessary evictions and stabilizing housing situations. The funding will become available on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services (on 02/17/2026)
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