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MS HB1044
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
- Brings forward Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, regarding professional bail agent licensing and regulations for amendment purposes
- Requires all professional bail agents, soliciting bail agents, and bail enforcement agents to be individually licensed by the Mississippi Insurance Department with prohibitions on licensing those convicted of fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, money laundering, or those under 21 years of age
- Establishes prelicensing education requirement of 40 hours and continuing education of 8 hours per year (16 hours per two-year license period) for license renewal, with exemptions for agents 65+ years old with 20+ consecutive years of experience
- Requires professional bail agents to first be licensed as soliciting bail agents for three consecutive years, and prohibits relatives of law enforcement or judicial officials from writing bonds in counties where their relatives serve
- Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Professional Bail Agent; bring forward.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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