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.

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 17, 2026

LB965

Provisions related to mental health commitment and appointment of counsel are updated to allow for appointment of conflict counsel, and renumbering.

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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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March 24, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

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March 18, 2026

HB0372

Amends discretionary appointment for kids in certain cases to change representation type from best interest to client directed

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March 18, 2026

H8141

Establishes a "right to full legal representation" for tenants facing eviction; creates a division of civil rep. within housing dep't

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March 13, 2026

HB4603

Creates process for parent to seek pre neglect case alternative disposition of guardianship and provides RTC for all parties.

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