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.

February 12, 2026

SB729

Expands Access to Counsel in Evictions program to include mobile home park properties

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February 12, 2026

HB0372

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

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February 11, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

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February 11, 2026

SB1234

Repealing child's RTC and replacing with mandatory attorney ad litem and discretionary appointment of counsel.

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February 11, 2026

HB4568

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

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February 11, 2026

HB5443

Changes right to counsel provisions in §49 4 601 for children and parents in dependency cases.

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February 10, 2026

HB2265

Prohibits certain fees, including for public defender, juries, expenses of records or transcripts on appeal, and appellate filing fee

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February 6, 2026

HB4966

Creates a right to counsel for youth in care with special needs

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February 5, 2026

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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February 5, 2026

H1455

Creates a right to counsel for indigent respondents in risk protection order matters

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February 5, 2026

SB2119

Establishing a right to counsel for parents in specific state initiated cases including termination of parental rights.

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February 5, 2026

HB5208

Requires appointment of counsel for parents immediately upon removal of child (current law requires appointment in initial order).

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