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CA AB2039
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Zbur
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers, law firms, and attorneys from retaliating against individuals who report in good faith suspected violations of the State Bar Act, California Rules of Professional Conduct, or other state or federal laws
- Requires attorneys providing loans or financial assistance to clients to use a separate written contract specifying total amount financed, repayment terms, all fees and costs, and potential conflicts of interest
- Prohibits attorneys from charging clients interest on any loans or advances, and bars conditioning legal strategy or settlement decisions on loan acceptance or repayment
- Mandates summary disbarment for attorneys convicted of felony "capping" (illegal client solicitation) or misdemeanor capping where the attorney acted knowingly and for financial gain
- Establishes civil penalties of $15,000 per offense for violations of attorney-client loan requirements, with violations also subject to State Bar discipline
Legislative Description
Attorneys.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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