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 13, 2026

SB345

Allowing family member or agent to make request for counsel appointment on behalf of respondent.

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January 12, 2026

SB0174

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

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January 12, 2026

HB1089

Before the deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney.

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January 12, 2026

HB1905

Related to right to counsel in involuntary medical treatment matters

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January 12, 2026

HB1915

Updating statutory language, e.g., that on the Eviction Summons, to inform tenants that they may lose RTC if they fail to respond by deadline

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January 12, 2026

SB5740

Before deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney

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January 12, 2026

SB5741

Attempts to address eviction court capacity issues by permitting county judges to appoint housing commissioners to hear eviction matters

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January 8, 2026

HB2512

Provides counsel for temporary emergency admissions, as well as petitions to continue to involuntary medical treatment beyond temporary period

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January 7, 2026

A06194

Requires court to appoint counsel for child in custody dispute "when facially credible allegations of substantial risk to the child's safety have been made."

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January 7, 2026

A06398

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

2025/03/24 Would create RTC for indigent person facing revocation/suspension of driver's license in certain situations.

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January 7, 2026

S01650

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S03991

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

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