The bill H.704 proposes to extend and expand the Tenant Representation Pilot Program administered by Vermont Legal Aid to provide full representation to eligible tenants facing eviction across the entire state of Vermont, rather than being limited to Lamoille and Windsor counties. The program aims to assess the impact of legal representation on eviction outcomes and homelessness prevention. Key changes include broadening tenant eligibility criteria, allowing representation for households with incomes up to 120% of the state area median income, and adjusting the reporting timeline for Vermont Legal Aid to provide interim and final reports on the program's progress.

Additionally, the bill updates the implementation timeline, moving the start date for the program to November 1, 2024, and requires the Agency of Human Services and Vermont Legal Aid to revise existing grant agreements to reflect these amendments. The final report will now be due by July 31, 2027, and will include detailed information on tenant representation outcomes and recommendations for future policy changes. The act is set to take effect upon passage.