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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 29, 2026

HB2923

Court shall appoint counsel to patient seeking judicial review of court ordered treatment upon request to treatment agency.

January 29, 2026

H2

Allocating $1,500,000 to access to counsel [eviction defense] program

January 28, 2026

HB2699

Removes reference to tenant RTC covering proceedings under 59.12 and adds requirements relating to certifying indigency.

January 27, 2026

B26-0399

Provides right to client directed counsel if youth's GAL disagrees with youth's filing of a support family agreement

January 27, 2026

SB0174

Would repeal right to counsel provisions in quarantine matters under Section 16 41 9 1.5

January 23, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

January 22, 2026

H0742

Creating a right to counsel for individuals subject to removal proceedings and domiciliaries or held in Vermont detention center.

2026/01/22 Bill would create a Legal Representation in Federal Immigration Proceedings Program in Vermont.

January 22, 2026

SB67

Amends Sec. 32A 4 10(F): attorney for the child is responsible for zealously representing the child and the child's best interests.

January 21, 2026

SB1234

Requiring appointment of an attorney guardian ad litem for the child in dependency and termination of parental rights cases.

January 20, 2026

S4510

Require appointed GAL or attorney to represent expressed preferences of the child unless they pose imminent risk of harm to the child.

January 20, 2026

HB4604

Changes automatic appointment of counsel for child in neglect cases to counsel, GAL, and/or both.

January 20, 2026

SB527

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

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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