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 28, 2026

HB2699

Removes reference to tenant RTC covering proceedings under 59.12 and adds requirements relating to certifying indigency.

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January 27, 2026

B26-0399

Provides right to client directed counsel if youth's GAL disagrees with youth's filing of a support family agreement

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January 27, 2026

SB0174

Would repeal right to counsel provisions in quarantine matters under Section 16 41 9 1.5

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January 22, 2026

H0742

Creating a right to counsel for individuals subject to removal proceedings and domiciliaries or held in Vermont detention center.

2026/01/22 Bill would create a Legal Representation in Federal Immigration Proceedings Program in Vermont.

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January 22, 2026

SB67

Amends Sec. 32A 4 10(F): attorney for the child is responsible for zealously representing the child and the child's best interests.

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January 20, 2026

S4510

Require appointed GAL or attorney to represent expressed preferences of the child unless they pose imminent risk of harm to the child.

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January 20, 2026

HB4604

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

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January 20, 2026

SB527

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

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January 20, 2026

SB539

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

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January 20, 2026

HB4621

Changes right to counsel provisions in §49 4 601 for children and parents in dependency cases.

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January 20, 2026

SB541

Changes right to counsel provisions in §49 4 601 for children and parents in dependency cases.

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January 19, 2026

HB4358

Creates pilot program to apparently test out new delivery model for legal services for children in neglect abuse/cases.

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