New York S05328 amends licensing requirements for bail bond agents, adding a 24-hour pre-licensing course and a written exam.

New York S05328 amends the insurance law to revise licensing requirements for bail bond agents. The bill mandates that applicants for a bail bond agent license must complete a 24-hour pre-licensing course, which includes information on licensure requirements, relevant state laws, criminal procedure law, and general business law. Additionally, applicants must pass a written examination with a minimum score of 75%. If the applicant intends to operate in a city with a population over 175,000, the exam will also test knowledge of criminal procedure law and court practices in that area.

New York S05328 amends licensing requirements for bail bond agents, adding a 24-hour pre-licensing course and a written exam.

New York S05328 amends the insurance law to revise licensing requirements for bail bond agents. The bill mandates that applicants for a bail bond agent license must complete a 24-hour pre-licensing course, which includes information on licensure requirements, relevant state laws, criminal procedure law, and general business law. Additionally, applicants must pass a written examination with a minimum score of 75%. If the applicant intends to operate in a city with a population over 175,000, the exam will also test knowledge of criminal procedure law and court practices in that area.