Legislation
State Equal Justice Act (CA)
A task force of the California Commission on Access to Justice developed a draft statute to be used by states considering implementing or expanding the statutory right to counsel.
Authored by: California Commission on Access to Justice
– 11/03/06
Ready Access to Assistance Act (Intro. 359)
New York City Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and New York City Council Members Eric Gioia and Bill de Blasio introduced the Ready Access to Assistance Act (REAACT), which aimed to provide New Yorkers seeking public benefits at city offices the opportunity to obtain access to advice and representation from knowledgeable community-based organizations.
– 05/23/06
NYC Health Care Security Act
– 03/01/06
Chicago Big Box Ordinance
– 02/03/06
Model New York Ethics Bill
A comprehensive ethics reform bill for New York based on best practices throughout the country.
– 02/01/06
Maryland Fair Share Health Care Fund Act
– 01/12/06