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MT SB197
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates "surety bail bond insurance" as a separate insurance producer license category, reverting to pre-2023 requirements where bail bond agents operate under general surety insurance licensing
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Repeals special qualifications and training requirements for surety bail bond insurance producers established in sections 33-17-1601 and 33-17-1602
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Removes the authority for bail bond insurance producers to arrest defendants who skip bail, repealing section 46-6-508 and transferring arrest/surrender authority solely to surety companies
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Eliminates reporting requirements for arrests and surrenders to the Commissioner of Insurance
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Removes commissioner rulemaking authority regarding the form and manner for reporting surrenders and arrests by bail bond agents
Legislative Description
Generally revise bail bonds and insurance laws
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025