California AB1927 establishes penalties for impersonating a licensed bail agent to solicit bail.

California AB1927, known as the Bail Consumer Protection Act, adds Section 538j to the Penal Code. It penalizes individuals who impersonate a licensed bail agent to solicit bail, including through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person communications. The penalties are cumulative and align with those in Section 1814 of the Insurance Code. The act does not affect other laws or criminal penalties for theft or insurance violations.

California AB1927 establishes penalties for impersonating a licensed bail agent to solicit bail.

California AB1927, known as the Bail Consumer Protection Act, adds Section 538j to the Penal Code. It penalizes individuals who impersonate a licensed bail agent to solicit bail, including through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person communications. The penalties are cumulative and align with those in Section 1814 of the Insurance Code. The act does not affect other laws or criminal penalties for theft or insurance violations.