The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7210, introduces new provisions regarding the eviction process for tenants in halfway houses. Specifically, it allows tenants facing eviction to request that the eviction proceed as a summary process, provided they became tenants after the operator entered into a contract that includes a clause mandating the use of summary process for evictions. This clause must be included in any contract between the state and halfway house operators that is entered into on or after the effective date of the bill.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the state will fully fund the operation of any halfway house that is in the process of closing until all tenants are provided with alternative residential placements. The effective dates for these provisions are immediate upon passage for the first two sections, while the funding provision will take effect on July 1, 2025. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance the rights of tenants in halfway houses and ensure their continued support during transitions.