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AZ SB1039

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Bar of Arizona to pay attorney fees, loss of earnings, and court costs to attorneys who prevail in discipline matters
  • Loss of earnings calculation covers the entire investigation, discipline process, and any court litigation or appeals
  • Allows prevailing attorneys to file claims against the State Bar for reputation damage
  • Applies to discipline charges that proceed past initial State Bar dismissal through final disposition by the presiding disciplinary judge or supreme court
  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-353 regarding recovery of costs in attorney discipline investigations

Legislative Description

Attorney discipline investigations; costs

Courts And Civil Proceedings - Title 12

Last Action

House consent calendar

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Judiciary2/25/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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