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.

January 23, 2025

HB696

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

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January 23, 2025

SB225

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

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January 22, 2025

LB65

Exempting parents and juveniles from having to pay certain costs in a variety of matters including truancy proceedings under Section 43 247(3).

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January 21, 2025

A02582

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

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January 21, 2025

S01650

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

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January 17, 2025

A02472

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

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January 17, 2025

HB2999

Requires DHS to advise 'subject persons' being investigated for child abuse of their rights at investigation interview or property search

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January 16, 2025

HB1011

Repeals requirement that minors obtain parental consent for abortion, therefore negating bypass of consent procedures and associated RTC.

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January 16, 2025

A02360

Provides for the discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas for veterans at or below 400% of the FPL

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January 15, 2025

HB1139

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

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January 14, 2025

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

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January 14, 2025

S01970

Requires minors to notify parent of intent to seek abortion and provides counsel if minor seeks waiver of requirement

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