CA AB54

Requires attorneys providing demand letters for construction-related accessibility claims to submit information in a standard format specified by the California Commission on Disability Access within five business days, in addition to sending copies to the State Bar.

Requires attorneys to notify the California Commission on Disability Access within five business days of judgment, settlement, or dismissal, including information on whether violations were remedied, alternative favorable results achieved, and details about early evaluation conferences or site inspections.

Establishes that failure to submit demand letters, complaints, or case outcome notifications in the specified standard format within five business days constitutes grounds for attorney discipline.

Exempts attorneys employed by qualified legal services projects and qualified support centers from reporting requirements when acting within the scope of employment on construction-related accessibility claims.

Requires the California Commission on Disability Access to post any new standard formats on its Internet Web site at least 30 days before requiring information to be submitted in that new format.