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 3, 2026

B26-0409

At interviews with the child's caretaker, the agency must inform them of their right to counsel under Sec. 16 2304(b)(1)

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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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February 26, 2026

S1127

Creates Immigrant Legal Defense Fund for representation in removal proceedings as well as statewide integrated system for immigrant legal representation.

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February 25, 2026

H1954

Creates Immigrant Legal Defense Fund for representation in removal proceedings as well as statewide integrated system for immigrant legal representation.

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February 25, 2026

A06189

Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

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February 23, 2026

HB4604

Changes automatic appointment of counsel for child in neglect cases to counsel, GAL, and/or both.

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