An Act to eliminate the public counsel fee
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the fee paid to the Public Counsel Services (PCS) in Massachusetts. PCS provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases. The bill seeks to remove this funding source for the agency, potentially impacting the availability of legal assistance for low-income residents. This legislation is similar to previous attempts to eliminate the fee.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the fee paid to the Public Counsel Services (PCS).
- PCS provides legal representation to indigent individuals in civil cases.
- The bill aims to remove funding for PCS through the elimination of the fee.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
Who is affected
- Low-income residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking legal representation in civil cases
- The Public Counsel Services (PCS)
Notable changes
- This bill represents a change to the current funding model for PCS.
- Eliminating the fee could reduce the agency's resources and capacity.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsor
Michael J. Barrett
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