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AZ SB1039
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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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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