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.

February 26, 2025

S0091

Provides right to court appointed counsel for indigent tenants in evictions

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February 25, 2025

SB591

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 21, 2025

HB900

Establishes a working group to improve family court processes including access to legal representation for youth in child protection proceedings.

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February 20, 2025

HB2673

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 17, 2025

SB440

Replaces right to atty GAL in abuse/TPR matters with RTC and discretionary appointment in truancy cases with mandatory appointment

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February 17, 2025

SB429

Providing RTC to children and certain parents in reinstatement of parental rights matters, including on appeal

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February 13, 2025

HB1485

Requires counsel for 'eligible children' in abuse cases where the child is placed or sought to be placed in certain facilities.

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February 12, 2025

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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February 12, 2025

SB83

Creating legal service housing defense fund to be administered by state public defender

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February 12, 2025

HB2201

In adoptions/guardianships stemming from abuse matter, requiring appointed counsel for potential adoptive parents or guardians

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February 11, 2025

SB1664

Creating right to counsel for indigent parents of Indian children and permissive appointment for Indian children if in their best interest

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February 11, 2025

HB1053

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote

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