Civil RTC News

This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.

November 17, 2026

All about New Jersey’s exploration of tenant RTC

New Jersey is providing counsel to all tenants facing eviction in 3 pilot sites.

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January 2, 2026

Law360 cites RTC as major access to justice issue for 2026

Law360 listed right to counsel as one of the "Legal Fights Set To Define Access To Justice In 2026".

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January 15, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

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January 7, 2026

A06194

Requires court to appoint counsel for child in custody dispute "when facially credible allegations of substantial risk to the child's safety have been made."

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January 7, 2026

A06398

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

2025/03/24 Would create RTC for indigent person facing revocation/suspension of driver's license in certain situations.

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January 7, 2026

S01650

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S04556

Creates right to counsel for veterans at 400% of federal poverty level for cases involving real property, sustenance, and children.

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January 7, 2026

S05998

Requires court to appoint counsel for child in custody dispute "when facially credible allegations of substantial risk to the child's safety have been made."

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January 7, 2026

S06447

Would provide right to counsel for certain covered businesses in bankruptcy proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S06772

Would create NY Office of Civil Representation to oversee right to counsel for those facing a loss of housing or seeking to enforce the warranty of habitability.

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January 7, 2026

A02472

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

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January 7, 2026

A02582

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. [Same as AB 2582]

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