POWER 2.0 Act

Dec 20, 2022

Summary

Removes the end date from a 2018 law, making a program that encourages free legal help for victims of abuse and assault a permanent fixture.

What problem does this solve?

A helpful program from 2018 that encouraged lawyers to give free legal help to victims of abuse was set to end after four years. This law removes that end date, allowing the program to continue helping people indefinitely.

What does this law do?

Makes the POWER Act of 2018 permanent

Removes the 4-year expiration date from the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018, allowing it to continue without needing to be renewed.

Who does this affect?

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Pro bono attorneys

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continued legal support for victims

Makes the original POWER Act permanent. This guarantees that events promoting free legal services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can continue without the threat of expiring.

When does this start?

This law became effective on December 20, 2022.