Senate Bill No. introduced by B. Usher seeks to prohibit judicial officers from initiating or conducting professional disciplinary proceedings against attorneys who serve as constitutional officers or members of the legislature for actions taken during their term of public office. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the constitutional rights of these officials, including their freedom of speech and due process, by ensuring that disciplinary measures do not deter or retaliate against them for their lawful exercise of office. The bill includes exceptions for disciplinary actions related to courtroom behavior that disrupts judicial proceedings.

Additionally, the bill allows attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings while serving in these roles to file a motion to dismiss or quash such proceedings. The definition of "judicial officer" is provided, encompassing judges, justices of the peace, and other relevant legal entities. Notably, the bill removes provisions for an immediate effective date and retroactive applicability, which were previously included in the legislation.