Current Legislative Developments

Caution: A bill’s status as ‘Active’ may fall out of date due to variations in state session dates, special sessions, and other factors.  However, we monitor state sessions and manually update bill statuses as frequently as resources permit. To find information about state session dates, visit the MultiState website.

Enacted Bills

• State
  Subject Area
  Bill Number
  Summary
  Last Action
• Illinois
  Immigration
  
  SB2379
  Amends existing "[RTC] in Immigration Act," which created a task force to investigate the resources that would be required to to create a RTC for covered individuals in certain immigration matters, to extend the deadline for the task force's report from to 2024 and extend the repeal date to 2025.
  Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0109
• Illinois
  Quarantine/Isolation
  
  SB3784
  Non substantive. Tracking for internal reasons. Amends Sexually Transmissible Disease Control Act to change language from "sexually transmissible disease" to "sexually transmissible infection."
  Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-1049
• Michigan
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  HB4416
  Expanding RTC for adult respondents in standby guardianship matters
  Assigned Pa 1'24 With Immediate Effect
• Michigan
  Child Support Establishment
  
  HB5212
  Renumbering provision related to discretionary appointment of GAL for child in state enforcement of child support matters
  Assigned Pa 29'24
• New York
  Domestic Violence - Accused Person
  
  A06545
  signed chap.402
• New York
  Housing - Evictions
  
  S08306
  Same as AB 8806: Began as a bill that would have provided the right to legal rep. for eligible tenants (at or below 80% of AMI) in eviction or similar actions that are likely to result in the loss of housing, or actions brought by eligible tenants to enforce their rights, and in appeals from such matters. These provisions were removed through amendment.
  SIGNED CHAP.56
• New York
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  
  S08724
  If youth does not have independent legal representation, the court shall appoint counsel for youth formerly in foster care who is seeking to enforce an order made on their behalf before their 21st birthday while they were still in foster care.
  APPROVAL MEMO.90
• Ohio
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  
  HB5
  Indigent parents in private TPR matters must be notified of their RTC through the notice they receive
  Effective

Active Bills

• State
  Subject Area
  Bill Number
  Summary
  Last Action
• Arkansas
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB1011
  Repeals requirement that minors obtain parental consent for abortion, therefore negating bypass of consent procedures and associated RTC.
  Filed
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB2
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB16
  Providing RTC upon request for judicial review of provisional denials in immigration matters
  Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• Federal
  Forfeiture (incomplete)
  
  HB1525
  Makes appointment of counsel mandatory for indigent individuals whose real property is subject to forfeiture
  Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB2417
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB2640
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB2697
  RTC for indigent individuals facing removal
  Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  All Basic Human Needs
  Health Care Access
  Housing - Discrimination
  Other subject area
  
  HB2708
  Permissive appointment of counsel for certain disabled individuals filing discrimination complaints
  Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB4546
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB5525
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• Federal
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB5816
  Establishing Office of Eviction Prevention which would administer the Eviction Protection Grant Program
  Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
• Federal
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB6696
  Authorizing AG to make grants for state/local eviction RTC
  Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB8502
  Provides a right to counsel to unaccompanied noncitizen children in certain matters as well as to the child's prospective sponsor
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
• Federal
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Parent or Guardian
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
  
  HB8810
  Requiring states to take steps to ensure that children, parents, guardians, or anyone with custody of the child has "information about and access to independent legal representation ... as appropriate." This applies in any case involving a child where there are abuse or neglect allegations, including dependency, adoption, guardianship, and termination of parental rights.
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB8980
  Authorizes the AG to make grants to support legal services for undocumented individuals in removal proceedings
  Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB10034
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB10061
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB685
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  SB1148
  Right to client directed counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB1187
  RTC for indigent individuals facing removal
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  All Basic Human Needs
  Health Care Access
  Housing - Discrimination
  Other subject area
  
  SB1193
  Permissive appointment of counsel for certain disabled individuals filing discrimination complaints
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB2824
  Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters
  Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB3065
  RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB3128
  RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB3463
  Authorizing AG to make grants for state/local eviction RTC
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB4361
  In any removal proceeding before an immigration judge and in any appeal proceeding, gov't authorized to provide counsel at its expense to unaccompanied alien children and "certain incompetent aliens."
  Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 182. (CR S3878)
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB4393
  Provides a right to counsel to unaccompanied noncitizen children in certain matters as well as to the child's prospective sponsor
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB4646
  A bill to provide grants to State and local governments that enact right to counsel legislation for low income tenants facing eviction
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB666
  Sec. of Homeland Sec. must ensure that a "covered individual" in an immigration matter has a "meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel."
  Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB1643
  Requiring AG to make grants to legal aid orgs serving immigrants
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
• Federal
  Other subject area
  
  HB3018
  Federal court shall "to the extent practicable" appoint counsel for indigent extreme risk protection order respondents
  Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. McBath. Petition No: 118-13. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  HB3194
  AG may appoint counsel for noncitizens in removal proceedings
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
• Federal
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB5038
  Authorizing grants to fund eviction defense counsel
  Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
• Federal
  Other subject area
  
  HB6596
  Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters
  Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB342
  Sec. of Homeland Sec. must ensure that a "covered individual" in an immigration matter has a "meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel."
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S317)
• Federal
  Immigration
  
  SB883
  Requiring AG to make grants to legal aid orgs serving immigrants
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• Federal
  Other subject area
  
  SB3407
  Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• Illinois
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB1444
  Requiring court appointed counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction
  House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
• Illinois
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB2315
  Requiring court appointed counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction
  Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
• Illinois
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB2606
  Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.
  Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
• Illinois
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB3709
  Creating a right to counsel program for tenants facing eviction that includes a phase in schedule
  Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
• Illinois
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB4300
  Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.
  Referred to Rules Committee
• Illinois
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB4302
  Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request. But also prohibiting abortions unless necessary.
  Referred to Rules Committee
• Illinois
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB4698
  Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.
  Referred to Rules Committee
• Illinois
  Quarantine/Isolation
  
  HB5076
  Non substantive. Tracking for internal reasons. Amends Sexually Transmissible Disease Control Act to change language from "sexually transmissible disease" to "sexually transmissible infection."
  Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
• Illinois
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Child Support Establishment
  Custody Disputes - Children
  Parentage - Petitioner or Child
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
  
  HB5638
  Provides that a guardian ad litem must either be an attorney licensed in Illinois to practice law; or a person who holds at a minimum a bachelor's degree in psychology, psychiatry, social work, education, or any other relevant child related discipline involving determining a child's best interests.
  House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
• Illinois
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  HB5826
  Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.
  Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
• Illinois
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  
  SB1478
  Requiring court appointed counsel for unrepresented children in abuse matters
  Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
• Illinois
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB3750
  Provides the right to full representation to residential tenants with a household income of 80% or less of AMI in eviction and equivalent matters
  Referred to Assignments
• Maryland
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB154
  Proposes elimination of the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force but lifts sunset on program's yearly funding source
  Hearing 1/15 at 10:30 a.m. (Budget and Taxation)
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H2
  Appropriating $3.5 million for FY 2025 for an access to counsel program to increase representation for low income tenants and low income owner occupants in eviction matters
  No further action taken
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  H201
  Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation
  Accompanied a new draft, see H4924
• Massachusetts
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  Other subject area
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
  
  H1390
  Provides RTC to child's guardian if non custodial parent seeks custody/visitation or where guardian seeks adoption. Also provides custodial parent seeking stepparent adoption with RTC in certain situations.
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  H1448
  Providing right to counsel to certain parties in actions for specific environmental pollution
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  H1485
  Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation
  Accompanied a new draft, see H4949
• Massachusetts
  Sexually Dangerous Persons - Registration/Notification
  
  H1585
  Repealing RTC for indigent sex offenders at classification hearings
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  H1591
  Requiring the notice to an alleged incapacitated adult to advise them of their right to legal representation
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Housing - General
  
  H1596
  Provides appointed counsel to represent decedent's homestead in foreclosure or lien enforcement matter under certain circumstances
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Domestic Violence - Alleged Victim
  
  H1605
  Provides RTC to minors 13 years of age or older for protective order matters
  Accompanied a study order, see H4517
• Massachusetts
  Forfeiture (incomplete)
  
  H1615
  Replaced by SB 2758. Provides RTC to property owners in civil forfeiture matters brought by individuals
  Accompanied a new draft, see S2758
• Massachusetts
  Health Care Access
  Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
  
  H1694
  Provides that court may appoint counsel for individuals subject to petitions for "a critical community health treatment plan" "if necessary"
  Accompanied a study order, see H5013
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H1731
  Provides RTC in eviction matters to indigent tenants or indigent owner occupants of 1 3 unit buildings
  Accompanied a new draft, see H4360
• Massachusetts
  Civil Commitment
  
  H1980
  Provides that a person detained for mental health reasons at a hospital ER must be informed of their RTC and appointed counsel upon request
  Accompanied a study order, see H4897
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H2748
  Creating a fund to be used for supporting the right to counsel and legal representation in eviction matters
  Accompanied a study order, see H4721
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H3941
  To provide for funding "for the initial costs of establishing a '[RTC]' program" for "eligible individuals in eviction proceedings[.]"
  Accompanied a study order, see H5035
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H4360
  Provides RTC in eviction matters to indigent tenants or indigent owner occupants of 1 3 unit buildings
  No further action taken
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H4600
  Proposes $2.5 million appropriation to the Mass. Legal Assistance Corp. for the implementation of an eviction access to counsel pilot program
  Published as amended, see H4601
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H4601
  Proposes $2.5 million appropriation to the Mass. Legal Assistance Corp. for the implementation of an eviction access to counsel pilot program
  Reported, in part, by H4800
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  H4800
  Proposes $2.5 million appropriation to the Mass. Legal Assistance Corp. for the implementation of an eviction access to counsel pilot program
  Item 7066-0036 passed over veto - 155 YEAS to 2 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 191 )
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  H4924
  Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation
  No further action taken
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  H4949
  Provides the right to counsel to indigent surrogate decision makers in matters related to revoking or suspending the surrogate decision maker's authority on grounds of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  No further action taken
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  S109
  Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation
  Accompanied a new draft, see H4924
• Massachusetts
  Other subject area
  
  S294
  Provided that a student appealing their suspension or expulsion "has the right to counsel" but impact of language is unclear. And the legislation was replaced by SB 2663, which doesn't contain the same language.
  Accompanied a new draft, see S2663
• Massachusetts
  Housing - Evictions
  
  S864
  Provides RTC in eviction matters to indigent tenants or indigent owner occupants of 1 3 unit buildings
  No further action taken
• Massachusetts
  Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
  
  S980
  Provides that court may appoint counsel for individuals subject to petitions for "a critical community health treatment plan" "if necessary"
  Accompanied a study order, see S2851
• Massachusetts
  Forfeiture (incomplete)
  
  S2758
  Provides that criminal defendant represented by public defender shall be represented in any related forfeiture matter; also provides RTC to indigent non criminal defendant owners
  No further action taken
• Michigan
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  HB4911
  Provides right to guardian ad litem for adults subject to petitions for emergency guardianship
  Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-2)
• Michigan
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB5237
  Requires district court to establish a program to provide legal representation to income eligible tenants in eviction matters and brief services to certain landlords
  Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/25/2023
• Michigan
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB0189
  Appropriates $5 million to be provided as grants to local communities that have adopted eviction RTC ordinances
  Notice Given To Discharge Committee
• Michigan
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  HB4910
  Non substantive changes related to adult guardianship and conservatorship matters
  Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-3)
• Michigan
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  HB4912
  Creates process for temporary guardianship of adult and for removal, modification and termination of conservatorship
  Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-2)
• Michigan
  Adult Protective Proceedings - Protected Person
  
  SB0254
  Clarifies that adult respondent's GAL is an attorney, requires GAL to inform respondent of their right to counsel
  Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
• Michigan
  Adult Protective Proceedings - Protected Person
  
  SB0258
  Clarifies that adult respondent's GAL is an attorney, requires GAL to inform respondent of their right to counsel
  Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
• Michigan
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
  Truancy - Petition Against Child
  
  SB0427
  May tangentially impact provisions relevant to truancy and the right to counsel for children in TPR (State) and abuse/neglect matters.
  Reassigned To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
• Michigan
  Custody Disputes - Children
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
  
  SB0627
  Amending language related to permissive appointment of attorney GAL for surrendered infants
  Reassigned To Committee On Housing And Human Services
• Missouri
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  
  SB43
  Provides right to client directed counsel for children between 14 and 17 years of age in abuse matters.
  S First Read
• Missouri
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
  Truancy - Petition Against Child
  
  SB440
  Replaces right to atty GAL in abuse/TPR matters with RTC and discretionary appointment in truancy cases with mandatory appointment
  S First Read
• New Jersey
  Housing - Evictions
  
  A1079
  Creating statewide RTC program for eligible tenants in eviction matters and appropriating money for such purposes.
  Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
• New Jersey
  Other subject area
  
  A1751
  Permitting the court to appoint counsel for a servicemember in an action or proceeding in which they are a party.
  Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• New Jersey
  Domestic Violence - Accused Person
  Domestic Violence - Alleged Victim
  
  AJR36
  Creating a task force to study the impact of lack of counsel in domestic abuse matters
  Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
• New Jersey
  Housing - Evictions
  
  S1728
  Providing a right to appointed counsel for residential tenants in eviction matters based on post tax AMI or their ability to pay.
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• New Jersey
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  S2317
  A protected or proposed protected adult shall be represented throughout guardianship proceedings; requiring counsel to interview individual no more than 72 hrs before each hearing
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• New Jersey
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  S2318
  Changing appointment of counsel for adult subject to conservatorship matter from discretionary to mandatory
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• New Jersey
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  S3740
  Seeking to reinstate parental notification of abortion requirement, which was held unconstitutional by the NJ Sup. Court, by requiring minors to notify parents of all surgeries and not just abortions.
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
• New Jersey
  Domestic Violence - Accused Person
  Domestic Violence - Alleged Victim
  
  SJR106
  Creating a task force to study the impact of lack of counsel in domestic abuse matters
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
• New Jersey
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
  
  A3996
  Makes clear that a ward or proposed ward is entitled to appointed counsel if unable to afford an attorney and shall be represented throughout the guardianship proceedings
  Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
• New Jersey
  Other subject area
  
  S2414
  Permitting the court to appoint counsel for a servicemember in an action or proceeding in which they are a party.
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
• New York
  Immigration
  
  A00170
  Creates RTC for individuals facing removal proceedings
  referred to codes
• New York
  Benefits - Claimant
  Child Support Establishment
  Employment Discrimination
  Housing - Evictions
  Housing - General
  Other subject area
  
  A00291
  Provides for discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas
  referred to judiciary
• New York
  Consumer or Other Debt
  Other subject area
  
  A00368
  Providing covered business with "access to legal services" in bankruptcy matters
  referred to judiciary
• New York
  Benefits - Claimant
  Child Support Establishment
  Employment Discrimination
  Housing - Evictions
  Housing - General
  Other subject area
  
  A00663
  Provides for the discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas for veterans at or below 400% of the FPL
  referred to judiciary
• New York
  Housing - Evictions
  
  A01493
  Providing a right to full representation in eviction matters for eligible tenants
  enacting clause stricken
• New York
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  Other subject area
  
  A02526
  Expanding the RTC in custody and minor guardianship proceedings to kinship caregivers
  enacting clause stricken
• New York
  Immigration
  
  A03271
  Provides unaccompanied minors with the RTC in immigration related proceedings
  referred to ways and means
• New York
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Custody Disputes - Children
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Parent or Guardian
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
  
  A03346
  Provides a child with RTC in permanent TPR, adoption, guardianship and custody matters where "credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made" and provides that appeals of temporary and permanent custody or visitation orders may be taken as of a right; if an atty was appointed to represent a party in a proceeding under the paragraph, the appointment extends automatically to the appeal.
  print number 3346c
• New York
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  A03398
  Requires notice to minor's parents of their abortion and procedure to bypass notice requirement, for which the minor has a RTC upon request
  referred to health
• New York
  Housing - Evictions
  
  A03823
  Provides for permissive appointment of counsel for senior citizens who are a party in an eviction action
  referred to housing
• New York
  Other subject area
  
  A04236
  Provides RTC to indigent persons in any matter impacting their rights under the 2nd amendment
  referred to judiciary
• New York
  Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
  
  A04323
  Provides for involuntary outpatient treatment for substance abuse and provides a RTC for respondents in such proceedings
  referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
• New York
  Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
  
  A04451
  Renumbering provisions governing the right to counsel in court ordered assisted outpatient treatment matters
  referred to mental health
• New York
  Sexually Dangerous Persons - Registration/Notification
  
  A06463
  Provides the RTC to an indigent person convicted of a sex offense who seeks to modify or terminate their monitoring
  referred to correction
• New York
  Issues Related to Incarcerated People
  
  A07630
  Providing a right to counsel to incarcerated birth parents and their children if the child is removed from the parent's care due to concerns about the child's welfare
  reported referred to codes
• New York
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  
  A09321
  If youth does not have independent legal representation, the court shall appoint counsel for youth formerly in foster care who is seeking to enforce an order made on their behalf before their 21st birthday while they were still in foster care.
  substituted by s8724b
• New York
  Immigration
  
  S00257
  Creates RTC for individuals in removal proceedings
  REFERRED TO FINANCE
• New York
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  
  S00478
  Expanding the RTC in custody and minor guardianship proceedings to kinship caregivers
  PRINT NUMBER 478A
• New York
  Immigration
  
  S00999
  Creates RTC for individuals facing removal proceedings
  REFERRED TO FINANCE
• New York
  Housing - Evictions
  
  S02721
  Providing a right to full representation in eviction matters for eligible tenants
  REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• New York
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  S02911
  Requires notice to minor's parents of their abortion and procedure to bypass notice requirement, for which the minor has a RTC upon request
  REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
• New York
  Consumer or Other Debt
  Other subject area
  
  S03033
  Providing covered business with "access to legal services" in bankruptcy matters
  REFERRED TO FINANCE
• New York
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Custody Disputes - Children
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
  Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Parent or Guardian
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
  
  S03170
  Provides a child with RTC in permanent TPR, adoption, guardianship and custody matters where "credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made" and provides that appeals of temporary and permanent custody or visitation orders may be taken as of a right; if an atty was appointed to represent a party in a proceeding under the paragraph, the appointment extends automatically to the appeal.
  PRINT NUMBER 3170C
• New York
  Housing - Evictions
  
  S03254
  Requiring courts to grant continuances of 30 days or more in eviction matters for purposes of securing an appointed attorney if local law provides the litigant with the RTC
  REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• New York
  Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
  
  S03483
  Renumbering provisions governing the right to counsel in court ordered assisted outpatient treatment matters
  REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
• New York
  Immigration
  
  S04419
  Provides unaccompanied minors with the RTC in immigration related proceedings
  REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
• New York
  Benefits - Claimant
  Child Support Establishment
  Employment Discrimination
  Housing - Evictions
  Housing - General
  Other subject area
  
  S04689
  Provides for discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas
  REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
• New York
  Civil Commitment
  
  S05284
  Provides legal services to youth and their family where youth are involuntarily committed due to mental health and meet other criteria
  REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
• New York
  Other subject area
  
  S05919
  Provides RTC to indigent persons in any matter impacting their rights under the 2nd amendment
  REFERRED TO CODES
• New York
  Issues Related to Incarcerated People
  
  S07132
  Providing a right to counsel to incarcerated birth parents and their children if the child is removed from the parent's care due to concerns about the child's welfare
  referred to codes
• New York
  Domestic Violence - Accused Person
  
  S07535
  SUBSTITUTED BY A6545
• New York
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
  
  S09695
  Provides RTC to indigent adults subject to child protective services investigations prior to the initiation of any court proceeding.
  referred to children and families
• New York
  Child Support Establishment
  Civil Contempt in Family Court
  Parentage - Petitioner or Child
  
  S09696
  Provides RTC to indigent parents/alleged parents filing petitions to estab. parentage and to compel support under Fam. Ct. Act; provides RTC to certain indigent persons in enforcement of court ordered support obligations cases.
  referred to children and families
• New York
  Immigration
  
  A00270
  Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.
  referred to codes
• New York
  Immigration
  
  S00141
  Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.
  REFERRED TO FINANCE
• New York
  Other subject area
  
  A00343
  Provides a right to legal services for small 'covered businesses' in certain bankruptcy cases filed before March 27, 2026.
  referred to judiciary
• North Dakota
  Other subject area
  
  HB1034
  RTC to indigent parents and to children of sufficient age and maturity in reinstatement of parental rights matters
  Committee Hearing 10:00
• Ohio
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB59
  Creating eviction defense fund to provide legal rep. to tenants in evictions who have at least one child and meet income guidelines
  Referred to committee: Civil Justice
• Ohio
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB245
  Creating eviction defense fund to provide legal rep. to tenants in evictions who have at least one child and meet income guidelines
  Referred to committee: Select Committee on Housing
• South Carolina
  Custody Disputes - Children
  
  H3622
  Amends discretionary appointment of GAL for kids in custody cases to require the GAL to be a licensed atty, unless both parents are pro se
  Referred to Committee on Judiciary
• Texas
  Custody Disputes - Children
  Custody Disputes - Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
  
  SB323
  Non substantive: Amends family code sections covering permissive appointment of amicus counsel for parents or children in custody and TPR (Private) matters
  Filed
• Virginia
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Truancy - Petition Against Child
  
  HB1263
  Prohibiting the court from requiring parents to pay the costs of child's attorney or GAL in abuse/neglect and truancy matters
  Left in Finance and Appropriations
• Virginia
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
  
  HB765
  Creates cause of action for the private termination of parental rights due to a conception resulting from sexual assault, for which court may appoint guardian ad litem for the child.
  Left in Courts of Justice
• Virginia
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
  Truancy - Petition Against Child
  
  SB481
  Prohibiting the court from requiring parents to pay the costs of child's attorney or GAL in abuse/neglect and truancy matters
  Left in Finance and Appropriations
• Washington
  Housing - Evictions
  
  HB1089
  Before the deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney.
  First reading, referred to Housing.

Dead Bills

• State
  Subject Area
  Bill Number
  Summary
  Last Action
• Wisconsin
  Housing - Evictions
  
  AB698
  Providing for appointed public defense counsel for tenants in eviction matters, without indigency determination
  Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
• Wisconsin
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  AB777
  Repeals parental consent requirement for minor's abortion thereby negating the need for a RTC in bypass of consent matter
  Representative Bare added as a coauthor
• Wisconsin
  Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
  Other subject area
  Parentage - Defendant/Respondent
  Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
  Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
  
  AB1000
  Changing various family law statutes in order to make them gender neutral.
  Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
• Wisconsin
  Housing - Evictions
  
  SB658
  Providing for appointed public defense counsel for tenants in eviction matters, without indigency determination
  Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
• Wisconsin
  Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
  
  SB734
  Repeals parental consent requirement for minor's abortion thereby negating the need for a RTC in bypass of consent matter
  Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
• Wisconsin
  Parentage - Defendant/Respondent
  
  SB907
  Non substantive: Changes parentage provisions to be gender neutral, for example, by changing the word "paternity" to "parentage."
  Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1