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OK SB1492

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1311.3 to clarify provisions regarding unlicensed bail bondsmen in Oklahoma.

  • Maintains felony penalties of up to $5,000 fine for persons acting as bail bondsmen after their license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or refused.

  • Maintains felony penalties of up to $5,000 fine for licensed bail bondsmen who assist, aid, or conspire with unlicensed bail bondsmen.

  • Creates exception allowing a person whose bail bondsman license is suspended or revoked to contract with a licensed bail enforcer within 90 days to apprehend and surrender their existing defendant clients, provided the bail contracts were made in Oklahoma.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Bail bondsmen; modifying applicability of certain provisions. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Business and Commerce

2/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/3/2016

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