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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.

August 29, 2025

AB1261

Would create a right to counsel for unaccompanied undocumented minors in the physical custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement and present in California or residing with a family member or other of sponsor in California.

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August 1, 2025

SB61

Specifies that parent entitled to appointment of counsel in abuse/neglect cases can select their own attorney, who can then be compensated by the State.

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July 25, 2025

HB4761

Provides grants to State and local gov'ts that enact RTC for tenants in eviction cases

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July 24, 2025

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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July 24, 2025

SB2463

Provides grants to State and local gov'ts that enact RTC for tenants in eviction cases

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July 17, 2025

HB4542

Requiring report to congressional committees complaints by detained individuals about "detention conditions, access to counsel, or treatment."

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July 9, 2025

SB2231

The bill would provide a right to court appointed counsel upon request for indigent individuals in removal proceedings

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July 9, 2025

SB43

Creates RTC for children 14 17 years old in abuse/neglect cases and creates study commission to examine child/parent representation.

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July 9, 2025

AB373

Nonminor dependent's counsel must represent client's wishes even if there's an apparent conflict between wishes and protection or safety

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June 27, 2025

HB2999

Requires DHS to advise 'subject persons' being investigated for child abuse of their rights at investigation interview or property search

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June 27, 2025

SB736

Requires DHS to provide written notice of rights to parent or guardian subjects of abuse investigations before any face to face meeting.

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June 27, 2025

HB3658

Replacing right to counsel with discretionary appointment for certain children and parents in abuse and TPR (State) cases

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