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SB 1129CALIFORNIASession 20252026State Billfiled

California requires State Bar to report on legislative changes needed for community justice worker program

Original title: State Bar of California: community justice worker program.

Record date · August 21, 2026

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What This Bill Would Do

The State Bar of California must submit a report to the state legislature detailing necessary to implement a proposed community justice worker program after completing a public comment period. This requirement expires on January 1, 2031.

Why it matters

This bill creates a formal legislative oversight mechanism for a new legal service model, ensuring that lawmakers are informed of the specific legal authorities required before the program is finalized by the Supreme Court of California.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Bar of California

The State Bar is required to solicit public comment and prepare a report for the legislature regarding statutory changes.

Directly affected

Assembly and Senate Committees on Judiciary

These committees are designated to receive the report specifying necessary statutory changes from the State Bar.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a community justice worker?

The document does not define the specific duties of a community justice worker, but notes it is a program currently being developed by the State Bar under the direction of the Supreme Court of California.

Does this bill create the community justice worker program?

No, this bill establishes a reporting requirement for the State Bar to inform the legislature about what legal changes are needed to implement the program.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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4 versions on file

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Connected Entities

Supreme Court of California, Senate Committee on Judiciary, State Bar of California and 1 more

OrganizationSupreme Court of California“The judicial body overseeing the proposed community justice worker program.”Map →

OrganizationSenate Committee on Judiciary“Legislative committee designated to receive the report on statutory changes.”Map →

OrganizationState Bar of California“Public corporation responsible for licensing and regulating attorneys in Califor”Map →

OrganizationAssembly Committee on Judiciary“Legislative committee designated to receive the report on statutory changes.”Map →

Sources

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