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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.

February 13, 2025

HB1485

Requires counsel for 'eligible children' in abuse cases where the child is placed or sought to be placed in certain facilities.

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February 13, 2025

HB129

Prohibiting court from assessing fees for child's atty or GAL against their parent in truancy, delinquency, and abuse cases.

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February 12, 2025

SB0485

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

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February 12, 2025

SB83

Creating legal service housing defense fund to be administered by state public defender

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February 12, 2025

HB2201

In adoptions/guardianships stemming from abuse matter, requiring appointed counsel for potential adoptive parents or guardians

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February 12, 2025

SB1119

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as HB 1053.

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February 11, 2025

SB1664

Creating right to counsel for indigent parents of Indian children and permissive appointment for Indian children if in their best interest

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February 11, 2025

HB1053

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as SB 1119.

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February 10, 2025

HB1905

Related to right to counsel in involuntary medical treatment matters

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February 7, 2025

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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February 6, 2025

HB2624

Reinstates parental notification of abortion requirement for minors; they have right to counsel upon request in seeking waiver of requirement.

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February 6, 2025

LB66

Provides a right to counsel to unrepresented individuals in matters related to determinations of their capacity to make health care decisions.

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