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MD HB103
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Rosenberg
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AI Summary
- Makes permanent the annual $14,000,000 distribution from abandoned property funds to the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund, removing the fiscal year 2024-2027 limitation
- Makes permanent the Governor's requirement to appropriate $14,000,000 annually from the Fund to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation for eviction defense services
- Terminates the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force effective January 31, 2026, eliminating the 15-member advisory body that evaluated the program and reported annually to the Governor and General Assembly
- The Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund provides legal representation to low-income tenants (households at or below 50% of state median income) facing eviction proceedings
- General effective date is October 1, 2025, with Task Force termination provisions taking effect January 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Access to Counsel in Evictions – Task Force Termination and Special Fund
Governor
Last Action
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
1/31/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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