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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.

March 25, 2026

HB1053

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as SB 1119.

March 24, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

March 24, 2026

HB2265

Prohibits certain fees, including for public defender, juries, expenses of records or transcripts on appeal, and appellate filing fee

March 23, 2026

H5158

Requires state prisons contracting with federal gov't for immigration detention to advise detained individuals of right to legal counsel.

March 20, 2026

A10702

Provides "[a]ny respondent in a summary [eviction] proceeding" with a right to counsel and requires continuance if respondent is unrepresented

March 19, 2026

SB1234

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

March 18, 2026

HB0372

Amends discretionary appointment for kids in certain cases to change representation type from best interest to client directed

March 18, 2026

H8141

Establishes a "right to full legal representation" for tenants facing eviction; creates a division of civil rep. within housing dep't

March 16, 2026

SB1119

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as HB 1053.

March 13, 2026

HB4603

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

March 11, 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.

March 9, 2026

H3060

Establishes the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" to be used for a variety of purposes including the right to counsel. [Same as HB 1480]

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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