Rules and Calendar Chair Jennifer Parent moves to adjourn sine die, concluding the meeting of the House of Delegates—and the motion passes. #2026AnnualChicago

The House concludes with the passing of the gavel from Chair Jonathan Cole to incoming Chair Aurora Austriaco, marking the official transition of leadership. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 804 urging members of the legal profession, law firms, legal organizations, and bar associations to adopt and adhere to the Keep Our Republic Principles for the Independence of the Legal Profession. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 803 concurring in the action of the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in amending Standards 316 and 509 regarding bar passage and required disclosures. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 11-2 amending the ABA Bylaws regarding law school accreditation standards to clarify the role and process of House concurrence on Council actions. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 801 concurring in the action of the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in amending Rule 55 of the Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools regarding concurrence. #2026AnnualChicago

The House rejects Resolution 802, which asked the House to concur with the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in repealing Standard 206 regarding Diversity and Inclusion. #2026AnnualChicago

The House conducted the election of new officers and members of the Board of Governors, after which President-Elect nominee Laura V. Farber delivered inspiring remarks to the House. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 610 urging the President to release the report justifying planned international withdrawals and encouraging continued U.S. participation in, funding for, and leadership within the identified international organizations. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 609 urging Congress to enact Alyssa’s Act of 2025, which establishes federal school safety standards and silent panic alarm technology, and encouraging governments to fund and implement these systems in public schools. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 608 urging governments and educational institutions to ensure all students have access to comprehensive, inclusive suicide prevention mental health services and appropriate accommodations. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 607 affirming habeas corpus as central to individual liberty and urging all government branches to preserve meaningful access to post-conviction remedies. #2026AnnualChicago

ABA President Michelle Behnke praised ABA Free Legal Answers for surpassing 500,000 answered civil questions thanks to over 18,000 volunteer attorneys, expanding access to justice. #2026AnnualChicago

During a special order of business, ABA Treasurer Fritz Langrock presented the financial report covering the Association's results and key long-term accomplishments during his tenure. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 605 urging all governments to set 18 as the minimum age for marriage without exception and to provide protections and resources against child, early, or forced marriage. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 604 encouraging legal entities to review the taskforce report on anti-Muslim experiences and urging training to address and prevent anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian racism. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 603 recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, encouraging attorney training to combat elder abuse and exploitation, and supporting multidisciplinary initiatives to protect older persons. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 517 encouraging public libraries, legal organizations, and community entities to provide foundational legal resources and boost community legal literacy through resource hubs and digital infrastructures. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 516 encouraging clear score-portability policies for bar exams from admission authorities and prompt dissemination of this information by law schools. #2026AnnualChicago

The House adopts Resolution 515 encouraging Practice Readiness Programs for new lawyers and urging bar admission authorities to mandate them for continuing legal education credit. #2026AnnualChicago