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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.

April 21, 2026

HB4237

Removes provision that person may not be incarcerated for willful failure to pay fees/fines unless represented by counsel, but also eliminates ability to suspend driver's license or incarcerate for failure to pay, and presumes indigence in a number of scenarios.

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April 20, 2026

SB1160

Would require Judicial Council to collect data on evictions and share publicly and with Legislature.

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April 17, 2026

LB965

Provisions related to mental health commitment and appointment of counsel are updated to allow for appointment of conflict counsel, and renumbering.

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April 16, 2026

H2

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

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April 16, 2026

S09936

Requires court to continue case for 30 days for any case where person has RTC under local law and requests continuance to secure counsel.

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April 16, 2026

H5548

Provides that a court may appoint counsel for an Indian child in a child welfare or termination of parental rights proceeding.

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April 16, 2026

SB0485

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

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April 15, 2026

SB3416

Permitting the public defender to represent client in related matter regarding suspension of drivers license

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April 15, 2026

AB2600

Provides counsel to covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings

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April 15, 2026

HB4217

Permits public defender to represent defendant in related drivers license suspension matter

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April 14, 2026

HB1116

Requires appointment of counsel for emergency commitment due to substance use.

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April 13, 2026

H1480

Establishes the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" to be used for a variety of purposes including the right to counsel. [Same as HB 3060]

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