Plain English Breakdown
The official summary confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not state if it has been signed into law or when it takes effect.
HB916: Grant Program for Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals
This bill creates a grant program managed by the Judicial Council to provide funding for civil legal services to low-income individuals.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding the Judicial Council.
- Creates a grant program to fund civil legal services for low-income people.
- Requires setting eligibility criteria and standards for the grants.
- Allows the council to decide how much money each grant will be.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new program.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Judicial Council, which manages the program and sets rules.
- Low-income individuals who need civil legal services.
- Organizations or providers eligible to receive grants for these services.
Limits and Unknowns
- The source text does not specify how much total money will be available for the program.
- It does not list specific types of civil legal cases that are covered or excluded.
- No effective date is provided in the official material.