Civil RTC News

A 2026 bill would’ve created an access to counsel in eviction task force

The task force created by HB 1181 would have reviewed the eviction process and potential funding to increase access to counsel for tenants.

HB1181

Would have created access to counsel in eviction task force to review eviction process & potential funding to increase tenant's counsel.

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".

A5695

Requires court to appoint attorney ad litem for minors in certain situations related to structured settlements, and authorizes appointment of counsel in other structured settlement situations.

H4852

Provides right to counsel to indigent surrogate decision makers in matters related to revocation of their decision making authority

HB10103

Creates $300 million federal grant program for eviction diversion programs, which includes requirement of right to counsel for tenants.

SB5371

SB5324

Would establish a right to counsel, at Government expense, for those facing immigration removal who cannot afford counsel.

HB9805

Requires provision of counsel to all children in immigration custody, as well as children for whom an age assessment is done and children released to nonfamily parent members.

SB5094

Creates immigration courts of record separate from Executive Branch and specifies immigrants have right to counsel at no expense to government.

SB5071

Requires provision of counsel to all children in immigration custody, as well as children for whom an age assessment is done and children released to nonfamily parent members.

HB548

Requires court to appoint attorney ad litem for person challenging finding of incapacity to create health care instructions.