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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.

April 30, 2026

H5548

Provides that a court may appoint counsel for an Indian child in a child welfare or termination of parental rights proceeding.

April 30, 2026

S917

Would appropriate $4 million for immigrant legal defense (removal, asylum, stabilization of immigration status).

April 28, 2026

S2972

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

April 24, 2026

HB1904

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

April 24, 2026

SB3416

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

April 24, 2026

SB0485

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

April 23, 2026

S09357

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

April 21, 2026

HB2923

Court shall appoint counsel to patient seeking judicial review of court ordered treatment upon request to treatment agency.

April 17, 2026

LB965

Provisions related to mental health commitment and appointment of counsel are updated to allow for appointment of conflict counsel, and renumbering.

April 17, 2026

LB65

Exempting parents and juveniles from having to pay certain costs in a variety of matters including truancy proceedings under Section 43 247(3).

April 17, 2026

LB66

Provides a right to counsel to unrepresented individuals in matters related to determinations of their capacity to make health care decisions.

April 16, 2026

H2

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

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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