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GA HR1041

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karen Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Supreme Court of Georgia to establish rules and best practices for creating eviction diversion programs to be implemented by courts statewide
  • Eviction diversion programs facilitate mediation, provide access to legal information and representation, and connect landlords and tenants with governmental and community-based financial assistance
  • Cites the negative impacts of evictions including long-term housing instability, harm to physical and mental health, increased risk of job loss, and disruption of children's educational achievement
  • Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly rising housing costs have worsened housing precarity for low- and moderate-income renters
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Supreme Court of Georgia

Legislative Description

Supreme Court of Georgia; establish rules and best practices for the creation of eviction diversion programs; urge

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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