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SB 1129: State Bar of California: community justice worker program.
What SB 1129 does, verified August 23, 2026
<p>The bill requires the State Bar of California to establish a working group that will study community justice worker models in other states and their impact on providing legal services. The goal is to understand how these models can help people who typically do not receive legal assistance. Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Bar submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2029.</p>
Bill journey
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-21)Alert me
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| Aug. 21, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar. |