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 7, 2026

A02472

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

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January 7, 2026

A02582

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. [Same as AB 2582]

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January 7, 2026

A08188

Local gov't entities can't contract w/airlines transporting individuals detained by ICE w/o demonstrating that due process rights were afforded

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January 7, 2026

A08272

Seemingly creates a pre petition right to counsel for adults subject to child protective services investigations

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January 7, 2026

A08301

Creating RTC for respondents in certain guardianship cases

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January 7, 2026

S07960

Local gov't entities can't contract w/airlines transporting individuals detained by ICE w/o demonstrating that due process rights were afforded

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January 7, 2026

S00126

Would require appointment of counsel for defendant in foreclosure actions.

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January 7, 2026

A09090

Requires parental notification when minor seeks abortion but establishes bypass proceeding for which minors have a right to counsel

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January 7, 2026

HB611

Abolishing recoupment procedures regarding appointed counsel for indigent criminal defendants, which can implicate subsequent matters related to incarceration for court costs or fees

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January 7, 2026

A00270

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

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January 7, 2026

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 7, 2026

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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