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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.

December 18, 2025

S1049

Provides counsel in forfeiture cases brought under the controlled substances act to certain indigent criminal defendants and property owners

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December 18, 2025

SB0586

Provides a RTC to unrepresented individuals objecting to their guardian's petition to move them from their permanent residence

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December 17, 2025

HB1801

If a criminal defendant is represented by appointed counsel, the attorney shall also represent them in the related civil forfeiture proceeding

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December 15, 2025

S4396

Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by the public defender

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December 8, 2025

S968

Establishes Access to Counsel Program for eviction and similar matters, providing full representation to certain tenants and owner occupants

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December 8, 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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December 8, 2025

HB1324

Attempts to expand access to representation for eligible tenants facing eviction

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November 19, 2025

B26-0409

At interviews with the child's caretaker, the agency must inform them of their right to counsel under Sec. 16 2304(b)(1)

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November 18, 2025

H1801

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as SB 1115]

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November 18, 2025

S1115

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as HB 1801]

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November 13, 2025

B26-0399

Provides right to client directed counsel if youth's GAL disagrees with youth's filing of a support family agreement

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November 7, 2025

H1480

Establishes the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" to be used for a variety of purposes including the right to counsel. [Same as HB 3060]

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