HB 2443 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act establishing the Right to Counsel Program and the Tenant Right to Counsel Task Force; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

This bill creates a new Right to Counsel Program within Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or housing discrimination. The program will fund designated nonprofit organizations to offer direct legal services to eligible individuals, defined as renters earning less than 200% of the federal poverty level or those receiving medical assistance. Additionally, the legislation establishes a Tenant Right to Counsel Task Force to oversee the initiative and report on its progress.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 24, 2024 Last action Jun 24, 2024