IL SB3750

Creates the Low-Income Tenant's Right to Counsel Act, establishing a right to court-appointed legal counsel for tenants with household income not exceeding 80% of the state median income in eviction proceedings and related tenancy termination cases.

Requires courts to appoint attorneys at show cause hearings and trials, with counties responsible for paying legal fees subject to appropriation, capped at $5,000 per case unless the chief judge certifies additional compensation is necessary.

Mandates eviction complaint forms include a bold 12-point notice stating that defendants with income no greater than 80% of median state income have the right to court-appointed counsel, along with local resource referrals.

Requires all new residential leases and renewals to include notice of tenants' right to legal representation, and obligates landlords to notify existing tenants of this right within 30 days of the act's effective date.

Appointed counsel must have minimum 2 years' experience in eviction defense or training, or be supervised by an attorney meeting these qualifications; becomes effective January 1, 2025.