Civil RTC News

HB5237

Requires district court to establish a program to provide legal representation to income eligible tenants in eviction matters and brief services to certain landlords

SB3128

RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals

SB962

Provides the RTC to respondents in invol. treatment for substance use matters unless "it appears [they] can afford" (and desire) private representation

SB3065

RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals

U.S. gets “C-” on access to counsel in housing cases

The latest Human Rights Report Card from the National Homelessness Law Center gives the United States a "C-" on security of housing tenure.

St. Pete weighs right to counsel for tenants facing eviction

The City of St. Pete is considering providing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

H125

Provides the RTC to parents in TPR matters that occur after the safe surrender of an infant

SB35

Narrows the scope of representation provided in CARE Act matters

HB5525

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

HB5816

Establishing Office of Eviction Prevention which would administer the Eviction Protection Grant Program

SB345

HB1725

Changing age of consent for inpatient mental health treatment from 14 to 18 which impacts RTC for objecting minors