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GA HR1041
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Karen Bennett
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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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