An Act establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- David M. Rogers
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide forthwith indigent persons with the right to counsel in certain eviction cases, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2015 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 1/20/2015 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/6/2015 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2015 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/27/2015 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2015 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/24/2016 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4706 |
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