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, 2026

SB2969

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

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February 26, 2026

SB6319

Requiring referral to pre filing legal rep program where appropriate for certain opoid related dependency cases.

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February 26, 2026

SB1160

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

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February 26, 2026

S1127

Creates Immigrant Legal Defense Fund for representation in removal proceedings as well as statewide integrated system for immigrant legal representation.

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February 25, 2026

HB4603

Creates process for parent to seek pre neglect case alternative disposition of guardianship and provides RTC for all parties.

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February 25, 2026

SB1234

Repealing child's RTC and replacing with mandatory attorney ad litem and discretionary appointment of counsel.

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February 25, 2026

H1954

Creates Immigrant Legal Defense Fund for representation in removal proceedings as well as statewide integrated system for immigrant legal representation.

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February 25, 2026

A06189

Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

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February 23, 2026

HB4604

Changes automatic appointment of counsel for child in neglect cases to counsel, GAL, and/or both.

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February 23, 2026

HB4568

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

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February 19, 2026

A4296

Would require landlords to provide notice to tenants of legal resources, including of RTC programs where they exist, at lease up, renewal, and time of serving eviction papers, and entitles tenants to damages where notice not provided.

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February 19, 2026

AJR124

Creates task force to study that nature, extent, and consequences of unmet legal needs in domestic violence matters.

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