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.

February 12, 2026

Check out the NCCRC’s legislative activity in the 2026 session!

The NCCRC tracks and intervenes on critically important RTC legislation around the country. Read more to see what we've been up to!

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February 11, 2026

HB5443

Changes right to counsel provisions in §49 4 601 for children and parents in dependency cases.

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January 27, 2026

SB0174

Would repeal right to counsel provisions in quarantine matters under Section 16 41 9 1.5

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January 20, 2026

SB539

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

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January 20, 2026

HB4621

Changes right to counsel provisions in §49 4 601 for children and parents in dependency cases.

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January 19, 2026

HB4358

Creates pilot program to apparently test out new delivery model for legal services for children in neglect abuse/cases.

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January 14, 2026

WV forfeiture bill dies in Committee

A 2026 bill would have provided representation by the public defender in any related forfeiture proceeding.

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January 9, 2026

Study links evictions, gun violence

A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.

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January 8, 2026

An Indiana bill that would’ve created floor preemption dies

HB 1416 would have preempted many areas of local legislation, including in the landlord/tenant context.

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January 7, 2026

A06398

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases

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January 7, 2026

S01650

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.

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January 7, 2026

S03991

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases

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