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CA AB1347

Bill

Status

Passed

10/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Jones-Sawyer

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers, bail agents, and bail licensees from requiring more than one premium payment for bail agreements effective January 1, 2022, with agreements lasting until bail is exonerated.

  • Bans the charging, collection, or receipt of renewal premiums for bail contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2022.

  • Extends the same single-premium requirement and renewal premium prohibition to immigration bonds effective July 1, 2022.

  • Makes violators liable for all damages sustained by affected persons plus $3,000 in statutory damages, plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees if the affected person prevails.

  • Includes a severability clause stating that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

Legislative Description

Bail: premiums.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 444, Statutes of 2021.

10/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2021
Judiciary6/15/2021
Public Safety5/19/2021
Rules5/6/2021
Public Safety3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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