Bill
SB 1165
Relating to: creating an Office of Civil Legal Aid to be overseen by a Civil Legal Aid Board, providing a right to the appointment of counsel at state expense for residential tenants in eviction actions, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Dora Drake and 2 co-sponsors
Wisconsin bill creates state-funded legal representation office guaranteeing tenants attorneys in eviction proceedings to address power imbalances in housing disputes.
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1