Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-904

JUD 904

Access to Counsel

Messrs. DiDomenico, Gómez and Lewis, Ms. Jehlen, Messrs. Mark and Payano, Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Collins, Keenan, Eldridge and Oliveira, Ms. Howard and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after line item 0321-1600 the following line item:

"0321-1800. For the access to counsel program; provided, that funds may be expended for costs associated with implementing the program; and provided further, that, subject to appropriation, funds shall be distributed by the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation to designated non-profit organizations to increase access to legal representation for low-income tenants and low-income owner occupants in eviction proceedings......... $3,000,000"