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MS SB2151

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits professional bail agents from writing bail bonds on credit or without collecting the full premium upfront.

  • Requires bail agents to charge 10% of the bail amount (minimum $100) as premium, or 15% (minimum $100) for defendants charged with capital offenses or residing outside Mississippi.

  • Allows bail agents to charge an additional $50 processing fee on each bond issued.

  • Permits bail agents to hold collateral or take security interests to ensure premium payment and indemnify against bond forfeitures or apprehension costs.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Bail bonds; may not be written on credit and premium may not be discounted.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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