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.

July 31, 2024

H1485

Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation

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July 30, 2024

SB463

Expanding the permissible appointment of counsel for children in abuse matters by removing "conflict of interest" requirement; requiring client directed counsel for children placed in certain institutions

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July 29, 2024

H201

Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation

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July 29, 2024

S109

Provides RTC to indigent surrogate decision makers for petitions to revoke or suspend their authority on grounds of abuse, neglect or exploitation

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July 24, 2024

H1980

Provides that a person detained for mental health reasons at a hospital ER must be informed of their RTC and appointed counsel upon request

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July 22, 2024

NH bill would have provided right to counsel to certain forfeiture defendants

The bill would have provided that a defendant who is represented by a PD or appointed counsel in a crim. matter shall be represented in any related forfeiture proceeding, but the amended bill calls only for a study committee of forfeiture generally.

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July 18, 2024

H4601

Proposes $2.5 million appropriation to the Mass. Legal Assistance Corp. for the implementation of an eviction access to counsel pilot program

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July 10, 2024

HB8980

Authorizes the AG to make grants to support legal services for undocumented individuals in removal proceedings

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July 9, 2024

SB4646

A bill to provide grants to State and local governments that enact right to counsel legislation for low income tenants facing eviction

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July 9, 2024

SB2557

Amends public defense code to remove reference to assisted community treatment matters.

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July 1, 2024

S980

Provides that court may appoint counsel for individuals subject to petitions for "a critical community health treatment plan" "if necessary"

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June 30, 2024

HB350

Provides discretionary appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem for child in parentage proceeding.

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