California bar examination.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

AB 2109 is a House bill that deals with the California bar exam, the test required for law graduates to become licensed attorneys. It would affect law students, recent graduates, and the legal profession by potentially altering how the exam is administered or regulated. The measure is intended to address issues related to attorney licensing.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5438.) · May 27, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 24, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0.)
3. Mar 25, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24).
5. Mar 18, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
6. Mar 17, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
9. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Diane Dixon (R) · sponsor
• Dixon

Bill text

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