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CA AB1347
Bill
Status
10/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Jones-Sawyer
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AI Summary
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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.
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Bans the charging, collection, or receipt of renewal premiums for bail contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2022.
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Extends the same single-premium requirement and renewal premium prohibition to immigration bonds effective July 1, 2022.
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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.
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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