Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-904

JUD 904

Access to Counsel

Mr. DiDomenico 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"