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.

January 8, 2025

SB154

Proposes elimination of the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force but lifts sunset on program's yearly funding source

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January 8, 2025

A00270

Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.

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January 8, 2025

S00141

Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.

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January 8, 2025

A00343

Provides a right to legal services for small 'covered businesses' in certain bankruptcy cases filed before March 27, 2026.

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January 8, 2025

SB440

Replaces right to atty GAL in abuse/TPR matters with RTC and discretionary appointment in truancy cases with mandatory appointment

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January 8, 2025

S01066

Providing right to counsel to persons "unable to afford counsel" against whom a removal proceeding may be or has been commenced

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January 8, 2025

A00545

The court may appoint atty for some unrepresented defendants in matters related to animal caretaking costs where the animal was confiscated

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January 7, 2025

HB1444

Requiring court appointed counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction

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January 7, 2025

HB2315

Requiring court appointed counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction

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January 7, 2025

HB2606

Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.

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January 7, 2025

HB3709

Creating a right to counsel program for tenants facing eviction that includes a phase in schedule

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January 7, 2025

HB4300

Reinstituting parental notification of abortion requirement for minors, for which they have the RTC upon request.

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