Summary
The State Bar Act establishes the State Bar of California (State Bar) as a public corporation and assigns to the State Bar various duties with respect to the licensing and regulations of attorneys in the state.
This bill would require the State Bar to create a working group to examine the results of community justice worker models in other states and jurisdictions and the impact of providing services to people who otherwise would not have received legal services. The bill would also require the working group to submit, as specified, a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature before January 1, 2029.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
SenateFeb 18, 2026
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.
SenateFeb 26, 2026
Referred to Com. on RLS.
SenateMar 23, 2026
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Senate