HB726

Generally revise bail bonds laws

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Montana HB726 revises surety bail bond insurance laws, establishing new qualifications, training, and continuing education requirements for license.

Montana HB726 revises the qualifications and training requirements for surety bail bond insurance licenses. The bill mandates that applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and have no felony convictions or offenses involving dishonesty, violence, or controlled substances. Applicants must complete a 16-hour basic training course covering constitutional law, civil liability, rights of individuals in custody, and other relevant topics.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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43 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President