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 15, 2026

AB2600

Provides counsel to covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings

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April 14, 2026

HB1116

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

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April 13, 2026

H1480

Establishes the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" to be used for a variety of purposes including the right to counsel. [Same as HB 3060]

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April 13, 2026

H4063

Creates a right to access to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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April 13, 2026

HB4568

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

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April 13, 2026

SB729

Expands Access to Counsel in Evictions program to include mobile home park properties

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April 13, 2026

HB762

Would eliminate the ability of the Department of Public Advocacy (i.e. PD) from defending people being held in civil contempt for inability to pay child support.

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April 10, 2026

SB122

Amends provisions related to involuntary hospitalization to ensure appointment of counsel for the respondent.

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April 2, 2026

S09756

Establishes a right to counsel in immigration cases.

2026/05/03 Establishes a right to counsel in immigration cases.

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April 1, 2026

HB3430

Appears to revoke the provision prohibiting incarceration for the willful failure to pay fees/fines unless the person was represented by counsel

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April 1, 2026

A10783

Expands representation to eligible veterans in child welfare, housing, and sustenance cases.

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March 31, 2026

HB806

Creates new Sec. 3109.111, allowing a person who is at least 18 years of age to file for companionship or visitation with a sibling and providing RTC for sibling.

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