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 19, 2026

S3527

Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, relating to defaults and appointment of counsel in civil cases involving military service members.

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February 18, 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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February 18, 2026

HB3430

Appears to revoke the provision prohibiting incarceration for the willful failure to pay fees/fines unless the person was represented by counsel

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February 18, 2026

HB1250

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February 16, 2026

HB2944

Would create new procedure for involuntary commitment for substance use, and require appointment of counsel after an order for temporary detainment.

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February 16, 2026

HB1571

Expanding Access to Counsel in Evictions program to include mobile home park properties.

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February 16, 2026

HB1553

On petition for a temporary order authorizing the provision of protective services, the person subject to the order has a right to counsel.

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February 12, 2026

SB729

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

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February 12, 2026

S3478

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February 12, 2026

SB3882

Provides right to counsel for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection order.

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February 11, 2026

HB5443

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

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February 6, 2026

HB4966

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

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