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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.

January 29, 2026

All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel

In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

January 9, 2026

Study links evictions, gun violence

A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.

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".

February 5, 2026

SB2119

Establishing a right to counsel for parents in specific state initiated cases including termination of parental rights.

February 4, 2026

HB852

Abolishing fees for representation by public defender

February 4, 2026

SB345

Allowing family member or agent to make request for counsel appointment on behalf of respondent.

February 4, 2026

HB1904

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

February 3, 2026

H1455

Creates a right to counsel for indigent respondents in risk protection order matters

February 3, 2026

HB3430

Appears to revoke the provision prohibiting incarceration for the willful failure to pay fees/fines unless the person was represented by counsel

February 3, 2026

SB2686

Adds exception under Sec. 93 15 107(1)(d) for the mandatory appointment of a GAL for the child in termination cases.

February 3, 2026

HB2944

Would create new procedure for involuntary commitment for substance use, and require appointment of counsel after an order for temporary detainment.

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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