FL S0680

Revises the obligations of bail bond agents to ensure defendant appearance "for which the surety bond is posted" rather than at "all subsequent" proceedings.

Prohibits unlicensed persons or entities charging fees to facilitate release through cash bonds from using the term "bail" in advertisements or jail materials and requires a disclaimer stating the service is not a surety bail bond.

Changes bond forfeiture triggers from "breach of bond" to "failure of the defendant to appear as required" and adds grounds for discharge including deportation, death, or confinement in immigration detention facilities within 60 days of required appearance.

Removes language limiting forfeiture remission percentages (changing "up to, but not more than" to fixed percentages of 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, or 50% depending on apprehension timeline) for defendants surrendered or apprehended within 90 days to 2 years after forfeiture.

Specifies that original appearance bonds expire 36 months after posting, do not apply if forfeited before expiration, and explicitly do not guarantee placement in court-ordered programs including residential mental health facilities.