Attorneys: discipline: sensitive services.

Assembly Member Zbur's proposal to shield California attorneys from out-of-state disciplinary actions related to sensitive services would create new protections for legal professionals practicing across jurisdictions. The legislation adds Section 6106.4 to the Business and Professions Code, establishing that certain disciplinary events occurring in other states cannot trigger professional consequences in California when they arise from services that are lawful within California's borders.

The bill defines "excluded events" as civil judgments, judicial sanctions, criminal charges, and professional disciplinary actions imposed by other states when based on an attorney's involvement with sensitive services that California law permits. These events would not require reporting to the State Bar of California, serve as evidence of professional misconduct, or prevent admission to practice law in the state. The provisions apply regardless of where the events take place or where the attorney or applicant is located.

The measure maintains California's authority to discipline attorneys for conduct that would violate state law. The bill specifies that actions which could lead to similar claims or charges under California statutes remain subject to standard disciplinary procedures. This preserves the State Bar's oversight role while creating specific exemptions for cross-jurisdictional matters involving sensitive services.