Civil RTC News

HB1571

Expanding Access to Counsel in Evictions program to include mobile home park properties.

S3478

SB3882

Provides right to counsel for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection order.

HB5443

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

SB2119

Establishing a right to counsel for parents in specific state initiated cases including termination of parental rights.

HB5208

Requires appointment of counsel for parents immediately upon removal of child (current law requires appointment in initial order).

SB2686

Adds exception under Sec. 93 15 107(1)(d) for the mandatory appointment of a GAL for the child in termination cases.

HB3159

Would require appointment of counsel for unaccompanied minors for "any order necessary for or relevant to immigration remedies, federal immigration proceedings, any related appearances or matters".

HB2699

Removes reference to tenant RTC covering proceedings under 59.12 and adds requirements relating to certifying indigency.

SB0174

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

H0742

Creating a right to counsel for individuals subject to removal proceedings and domiciliaries or held in Vermont detention center.

2026/01/22 Bill would create a Legal Representation in Federal Immigration Proceedings Program in Vermont.

SB67

Amends Sec. 32A 4 10(F): attorney for the child is responsible for zealously representing the child and the child's best interests.