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 9, 2025

Report finds tenants experience violence at greater levels than homeowners, urges RTC

National report links evictions to greater violence experienced by tenants, urges RTC as one solution

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January 6, 2025

Former Admin. L. Judge argues for due process RTC in abuse registry cases

A recent law review article argues that abuse registry matters involve a “consequence of magnitude” that entitles parents to appointed counsel.

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January 3, 2025

Massachusetts considers tenant right to counsel

Bills have been filed to create a statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, and a statewide coalition has been launched to support them.

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January 2, 2025

All about Boulder’s eviction right to counsel

In Nov 2020, voters in Boulder Colorado approved a ballot initiative establishing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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November 19, 2025

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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November 18, 2025

H1801

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as SB 1115]

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November 18, 2025

S1115

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as HB 1801]

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November 13, 2025

B26-0399

Provides right to client directed counsel if youth's GAL disagrees with youth's filing of a support family agreement

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November 7, 2025

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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November 7, 2025

S968

Establishes Access to Counsel Program for eviction and similar matters, providing full representation to certain tenants and owner occupants

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November 7, 2025

H4063

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

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October 29, 2025

H4656

The bill doesn't create or expand parents' RTC in abuse cases but requires notice to parents of their rights upon first contact with the Dep't

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