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

S03991

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

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January 7, 2026

S04260

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

2025/03/24 Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S04556

Creates right to counsel for veterans at 400% of federal poverty level for cases involving real property, sustenance, and children.

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January 7, 2026

S05998

Requires court to appoint counsel for child in custody dispute "when facially credible allegations of substantial risk to the child's safety have been made."

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January 7, 2026

A07174

Requires appointment of counsel for sex offenders challenging requirement to wear GPS device.

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January 7, 2026

S01647

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

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January 7, 2026

S06447

Would provide right to counsel for certain covered businesses in bankruptcy proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

A04669

Creates a right to full representation for 'eligible individuals' in covered matters, which include eviction and similar proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S06772

Would create NY Office of Civil Representation to oversee right to counsel for those facing a loss of housing or seeking to enforce the warranty of habitability.

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January 7, 2026

A02472

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

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January 7, 2026

A02582

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. [Same as AB 2582]

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January 7, 2026

A08188

Local gov't entities can't contract w/airlines transporting individuals detained by ICE w/o demonstrating that due process rights were afforded

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