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AL HB466
Bill
Status
2/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
HB466 Summary
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Authorizes the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board to issue apprentice licenses (120-day duration, maximum $50 fee) to qualified applicants who meet all licensure criteria except passing the examination.
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Requires all applicants to complete pre-licensure education (increased from 12 to 16 hours) and pass an examination before regular licensure, with exemptions for those operating before June 1, 2020.
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Authorizes the board to employ legal counsel at board-determined compensation in addition to services provided by the Attorney General.
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Increases criminal penalties for unlicensed practice from Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony for willful violations.
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Establishes maximum fee limits for board services: application fees up to $500, license renewal fees up to $500, and sets the continuing education renewal deadline as September 30 instead of November 1.
Legislative Description
Bail Bond Regulatory Act, qualifications of Professional Bail Bonding Board and fees revised, temporary licenses provided, Secs. 15-13-201, 15-13-202, 15-13-203, 15-13-206, 15-13-207, 15-13-209, 15-13-210, 15-13-211, 15-13-214, 15-13-217 am'd.
Bail Bonds
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/6/2021