S07860Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Brad Hoylman-Sigal, District 47
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
June 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 12, 2025
38
Yes
21
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Absent |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
PRINT NUMBER 7860A
1ST REPORT CAL.1209
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7860B
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
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