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ID H0532
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
House Bill 532 Summary
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Creates the Children and Families Legal Services Fund in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, grants, donations, and other sources.
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The Idaho Supreme Court administers the fund and may delegate oversight and grant administration to the Idaho State Bar or Idaho Law Foundation.
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Awards funds to Idaho Legal Aid Services to provide free legal representation for low-income families and children in civil matters involving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, abuse, neglect, and senior exploitation.
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Prohibits fund use for class action lawsuits, criminal cases, representation of incarcerated persons, abortion or reproductive issues, representation of undocumented persons, and lawsuits against Idaho or its political subdivisions.
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Requires Idaho Legal Aid Services to submit an annual report to the legislature accounting for expenditures of funds received.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to create the Children and Families Legal Services Fund, to provide for what moneys shall be in the fund, to provide for how moneys in the fund may be expended and to provide for Children and Legal Services Fund Grants.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LEGAL SERVICES FUND
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
2/28/2018