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 16, 2026

HB4966

Creates a right to counsel for youth in care with special needs

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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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April 13, 2026

H4063

Creates a right to access to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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April 13, 2026

B26-0409

At interviews with the child's caretaker, the agency must inform them of their right to counsel under Sec. 16 2304(b)(1)

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April 13, 2026

HB1687

Provides right to counsel for unrepresented persons subject to a petition to determine their health care decision making capacity

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April 13, 2026

HB4568

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

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April 13, 2026

SB729

Expands Access to Counsel in Evictions program to include mobile home park properties

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April 13, 2026

HB762

Would eliminate the ability of the Department of Public Advocacy (i.e. PD) from defending people being held in civil contempt for inability to pay child support.

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