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California accepts RPR certification for the shorthand-reporter skill exam and extends remote court-reporting pilot
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2783 on September 18, 2026, as an urgency statute. The act lets successful completion of the National Court Reporters Association's Registered Professional Reporter certification satisfy the Dictation/Transcription skill portion of California's certified shorthand reporter examination. It also extends the remote court-reporting pilot in 13 participating superior courts through July 1, 2028.
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Key points
- AB 2783 became Chapter 312, Statutes of 2026, approved September 18, 2026; urgency, effective immediately.California Legislative Information
- The bill amends Business and Professions Code Section 8020.5 so RPR certification satisfies the exam's Dictation/Transcription portion.California Legislative Information
- RPR holders must still pass California's English and Professional Practice written exams and meet other licensure requirements.California Legislative Information
- Pilot projects terminate no later than July 1, 2028, and the authorizing section is repealed January 1, 2029.California Legislative Information
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