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Free Legal Help for Seniors: Establishing a National Hotline Network.

This law authorizes the creation of a national network of statewide legal hotlines offering free legal assistance and advice to older individuals, primarily by telephone. The goal is to ensure easy access to legal support, especially for seniors facing significant economic or social challenges, helping them resolve civil legal issues. The program mandates coordination with existing legal service providers to ensure comprehensive assistance.
Key points
Establishes free, statewide legal hotlines providing advice, information, and referrals on a broad range of civil legal issues for seniors.
The program specifically targets older individuals with the greatest economic and social needs, ensuring they receive assistance at no cost.
Authorizes $10 million annually (2024-2028) in grants for non-profit organizations to establish and operate these hotlines, increasing the availability of legal services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2009
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2009.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes free, statewide legal hotlines providing advice, information, and referrals on a broad range of civil legal issues for seniors.
  • The program specifically targets older individuals with the greatest economic and social needs, ensuring they receive assistance at no cost.
  • Authorizes $10 million annually (2024-2028) in grants for non-profit organizations to establish and operate these hotlines, increasing the availability of legal services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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