HB1444
03/13/2023
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Illinois
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Legislation
, Housing - Evictions
HB1444: Same as HB 2315: This bill would require the court to appoint counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction. “Indigent” is defined under the statute as “any person who, at any stage of a court proceeding: (1) receives public assistance; (2) has been involuntarily committed to a public mental health facility; (3) has an income of 125% or less of the current federally established poverty line; or (4) has insufficient funds to retain counsel.” The Supreme Court Access to Justice (A2J) Commission would be responsible for implementing the right to counsel program.
Last action (on 03/13/2023): House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
