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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.

May 13, 2026

HB806

Creates new Sec. 3109.111, allowing a person who is at least 18 years of age to file for companionship or visitation with a sibling and providing RTC for sibling.

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May 12, 2026

HB4237

Removes provision that person may not be incarcerated for willful failure to pay fees/fines unless represented by counsel, but also eliminates ability to suspend driver's license or incarcerate for failure to pay, and presumes indigence in a number of scenarios.

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May 5, 2026

S982

Would appropriate $4 million for immigrant legal defense (removal, asylum, stabilization of immigration status).

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April 30, 2026

S917

Would appropriate $4 million for immigrant legal defense (removal, asylum, stabilization of immigration status).

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April 27, 2026

H5500

Allocating $3,000,000 to access to counsel (in evictions) program

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April 24, 2026

HB1904

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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April 24, 2026

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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April 13, 2026

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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April 1, 2026

A10783

Expands representation to eligible veterans in child welfare, housing, and sustenance cases.

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March 26, 2026

H1952

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

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March 25, 2026

H5305

Prohibits facilities from impeding a detained individual’s reasonable access to counsel or any required proceedings and other requirements

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March 25, 2026

HB1053

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

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