Eviction Right to Counsel Program

At a glance

What: BL2026-1382 amends Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program, administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.
Where it stands: Passed third reading June 16, 2026, 33 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Sponsor: Council Member Suara moved passage.

Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing and Spain.
The minutes record no amendments or debate and do not describe eligibility, funding or the program's start date.
May 19, 2026 (first reading): passed first reading on motion and was referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
June 2, 2026 (second reading): The Planning and Zoning Committee approved the bill and it passed second reading on the consent agenda, 31 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Passed third reading 33-0-0 on Suara's motion.

Passed second reading on the consent agenda, 31-0-0.

Passed first reading; referred to Planning and Zoning.