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AZ SB1092
Bill
Status
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Kern
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the State Bar of Arizona and Arizona Supreme Court from disciplining or revoking an attorney's license for bringing a good faith, nonfrivolous legal claim to court based on political speech rights.
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Imposes a civil penalty of 10 percent of the State Bar of Arizona's total licensing revenue collected in the violation year if the bar violates this section.
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Imposes a civil penalty of 10 percent of the Arizona Supreme Court's prior fiscal year budget if the court violates this section.
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Establishes legislative intent that First Amendment petition rights protect attorneys and their clients to litigate as a form of political expression.
Legislative Description
Attorney discipline; revocation; prohibited basis
Civil Penalty
Last Action
House third reading FAILED voting: (30-28-1-0)
5/15/2023