HB729

Revise surety bail bond insurance laws relating to the collection of premium and other fees

Vetoed·5/13/25

Montana HB729 revises surety bail bond insurance laws to mandate a minimum 10% premium collection on surety appearance bonds.

Montana HB729 amends the surety bail bond insurance laws to require producers to collect a minimum of 10% of the guaranteed amount of a surety appearance bond as a premium. The bill also mandates that the premium must be collected in full and that a receipt must be provided. Additionally, it prohibits producers from requiring additional fees without disclosing them and providing a fee schedule in the contract. This revision aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the collection of fees related to surety appearance bonds.

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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14 Nay

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2 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 13, 2025

House

(H) Vetoed by Governor

May 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor