Bill > HB526

This bill establishes new parameters for compulsory dues for members of the bar, defining a "member of the bar" as any attorney licensed to practice law in Kentucky, and states that the Supreme Court has the power to organize and govern the bar and its members, but no attorney can be required to join or pay dues to any association or entity without their annual written consent, beyond fees for admission and discipline. The bill also amends existing laws to align with this new provision, specifically concerning prohibitions against attorneys or referral services directly soliciting victims of accidents or disasters for professional employment, and clarifies that violations of these solicitation rules can result in a Class A misdemeanor and disciplinary action by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Additionally, the bill repeals a section of law that vested the organization and control of the state bar entirely in the Supreme Court, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2027.

Justice, Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb526.html