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 12, 2026

HB1915

Updating statutory language, e.g., that on the Eviction Summons, to inform tenants that they may lose RTC if they fail to respond by deadline

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January 12, 2026

SB5740

Before deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney

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January 12, 2026

SB5741

Attempts to address eviction court capacity issues by permitting county judges to appoint housing commissioners to hear eviction matters

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January 8, 2026

HB1416

Would create floor preemption of all local legislation in many areas, including landlord/tenant.

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January 7, 2026

A06194

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

A06398

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.

2025/03/24 Would create RTC for indigent person facing revocation/suspension of driver's license in certain situations.

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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 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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