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.

January 7, 2026

A00545

The court may appoint atty for some unrepresented defendants in matters related to animal caretaking costs where the animal was confiscated

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January 7, 2026

A01086

The court may appoint counsel in residential eviction cases for 'senior citizen' respondents if respondent is unrepresented or fails to appear.

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January 7, 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).

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January 7, 2026

LB66

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

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January 7, 2026

A01576

Requiring a minimum 14 day continuance for eviction respondents entitled to counsel but unable to secure counsel through no fault of their own.

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January 7, 2026

S01970

Requires minors to notify parent of intent to seek abortion and provides counsel if minor seeks waiver of requirement

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January 7, 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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January 5, 2026

HB1181

Creates access to counsel in eviction task force to review the eviction process and potential funding to increase tenant's access to counsel

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December 10, 2025

All about Nashville’s tenant RTC pilot program

A report on Nashville's tenant rep pilot found it helped 93% of tenants avoid eviction / involuntary move while saving millions of dollars.

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December 9, 2025

Reading PA tenant rep program winds down despite major success

A successful pandemic-era eviction defense program in Reading PA has wound down due to lack of funding.

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December 9, 2025

All about CityHealth’s ranking of 75 cities on tenant right to counsel policies

CityHealth, which ranks cities on their policies, is making a push in conjunction with the NCCRC for cities to adopt a tenant right to counsel.

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December 8, 2025

All about Delaware’s expansion of tenant representation

Delaware's new law entitles tenants to counsel in certain housing matters, but subject to qualifications that fall short of a full right.

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