AB 2784: State Bar of California.
<p>The bill amends several sections of California's Business and Professions Code related to attorney licensure and regulation. It:</p> <ul><li>Modifies requirements for notices served on attorneys regarding involuntary inactive enrollment.</li> <li>Deletes provisions requiring the State Bar to assist a voluntary association in gaining appointment to the American Bar Association houses of delegates and entering into memorandums of understanding with such associations.</li> <li>Prohibits entities from referring to themselves as law schools unless they meet specific accreditation or approval criteria.</li> <li>Makes disciplinary investigation requests by the State Bar exempt from public records disclosure.</li> <li>Increases annual license fees for active and inactive attorneys in 2027, allowing early filing for inactive status.</li> <li>Expands requirements for reimbursement to the clien…
| Jun. 25, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 23). |
| Jun. 11, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| May. 20, 2026 | Referred to Com. on JUD. |
| May. 12, 2026 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |