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AL HB89

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 34-3-6, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the practice of law.

  • Allows attorneys holding a special law license to provide pro bono legal services organized through or recognized by the Alabama State Bar Association.

  • Extends this pro bono provision to all attorneys licensed in Alabama, whether holding special or regular licenses, unless prohibited by their employer.

  • Specifies that participation in Bar Association-recognized pro bono work does not constitute private practice of law.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Attorneys, with special licenses, authorized to do pro bono work, Sec. 34-3-6 am'd.

Attorneys

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor on March 27, 2018 at 6:09 p.m. on March 27, 2018.

3/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2018
Judiciary1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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