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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.

February 5, 2026

H1455

Creates a right to counsel for indigent respondents in risk protection order matters

February 5, 2026

SB2119

Establishing a right to counsel for parents in specific state initiated cases including termination of parental rights.

February 5, 2026

HB5208

Requires appointment of counsel for parents immediately upon removal of child (current law requires appointment in initial order).

February 4, 2026

HB1116

Requires appointment of counsel for emergency commitment due to substance use.

February 4, 2026

SB3416

Permitting the public defender to represent client in related matter regarding suspension of drivers license

February 3, 2026

SB2686

Adds exception under Sec. 93 15 107(1)(d) for the mandatory appointment of a GAL for the child in termination cases.

February 3, 2026

HB3159

Would require appointment of counsel for unaccompanied minors for "any order necessary for or relevant to immigration remedies, federal immigration proceedings, any related appearances or matters".

February 3, 2026

HB1100

Requires appointed lawyer in guardianship cases to determine wishes of protected person and advocate for those wishes "to the extent ascertainable".

January 29, 2026

H2

Allocating $1,500,000 to access to counsel [eviction defense] program

January 28, 2026

HB2699

Removes reference to tenant RTC covering proceedings under 59.12 and adds requirements relating to certifying indigency.

January 27, 2026

SB0174

Would repeal right to counsel provisions in quarantine matters under Section 16 41 9 1.5

January 22, 2026

H0742

Creating a right to counsel for individuals subject to removal proceedings and domiciliaries or held in Vermont detention center.

2026/01/22 Bill would create a Legal Representation in Federal Immigration Proceedings Program in Vermont.

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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