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.

March 5, 2026

S1115

Provides for discretionary appointment in matters related to alleged non compliance with community based mental health treatment orders

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March 5, 2026

HB1801

If a criminal defendant is represented by appointed counsel, the attorney shall also represent them in the related civil forfeiture proceeding

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March 5, 2026

S2973

Provides for discretionary appointment in matters related to alleged non compliance with community based mental health treatment orders

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March 4, 2026

S09357

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

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March 4, 2026

S2972

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

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March 3, 2026

HB2512

Provides counsel for temporary emergency admissions, as well as petitions to continue to involuntary medical treatment beyond temporary period

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March 3, 2026

HB424

Creates process for assisted outpatient treatment for which a right to counsel attaches for indigent or unrepresented respondents

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March 3, 2026

HB852

Abolishing fees for representation by public defender

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March 2, 2026

SB345

Allowing family member or agent to make request for counsel appointment on behalf of respondent.

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February 27, 2026

SB282

Makes clear that the attorney appointed for an adult respondent is client directed and does not serve in a guardian ad litem role

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February 26, 2026

SB541

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

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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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