S.0709

Bail Bondsmen

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to redefine "director" and change enforcement agencies for bail bondsmen regulations.

This bill amends South Carolina Code to redefine "director" as the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. It removes the Department of Insurance as an enforcement agency for bail bondsmen regulations, assigning this responsibility to the clerks of court and the State Law Enforcement Division. The director is tasked with promulgating regulations to enforce the provisions of this chapter and may hire necessary staff. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Banking and Insurance Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

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