The State Bar seeks public comment on the following three proposals. Please click the links for more information and to comment:

Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct Related to Artificial Intelligence

The proposed amendments address attorneys’ ethical obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct, including Competence (rule 1.1), Communication with Clients (rule 1.4), Confidential Information of a Client (rule 1.6), Candor Toward the Tribunal (rule 3.3), Responsibilities of Managerial and Supervisory Lawyers (rule 5.1), and Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants (rule 5.3).

COPRAC made several changes to the proposed rules in response to public comments received during thefirst public comment period, which closed on May 4, 2026. At its June 12, 2026, meeting, COPRAC approved the modified rule proposals for a second round of public comment.Public comment form 

Public comment deadline for these proposals:August 6, 2026.