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.

May 13, 2025

SB0179

Appropriating $1.5 million to "a city that has established a tenant [RTC] program to implement a [RTC] program for city tenants..."

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May 13, 2025

SB1015

Requires dep't to issue rules to implement foster children's rights, including the right to be free from restricted contact with legal counsel

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May 13, 2025

HB1359

Requires dep't to issue rules to implement foster children's rights, including the right to be free from restricted contact with legal counsel

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May 13, 2025

HB1621

Attempts to address eviction court capacity issues by permitting county judges to appoint housing commissioners to hear eviction matters

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May 12, 2025

SB5745

Related to right to counsel in involuntary medical treatment matters

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May 12, 2025

A08301

Creating RTC for respondents in certain guardianship cases

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May 8, 2025

A5639

Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by the public defender

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May 7, 2025

A08272

Seemingly creates a pre petition right to counsel for adults subject to child protective services investigations

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May 7, 2025

SB190

Narrows RTC for respondents in guardianship/conservatorship cases, adopting UGCOPA provisions that require atty if one of three factors apply.

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May 7, 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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May 6, 2025

S0512

Creating right to legal representation for eligible tenants in certain eviction and similar matters

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May 5, 2025

HB1011

Repeals requirement that minors obtain parental consent for abortion, therefore negating bypass of consent procedures and associated RTC.

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