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CS/HB 381 — Breach of Bond Costs
by Judiciary Committee and Rep. Maney (CS/CS/SB 1182 by Rules Committee; Banking and Insurance Committee; and Senator Broxson)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Banking and Insurance Committee (BI)
The bill requires a bail bond agent to pay the costs and expenses incurred in returning the defendant to the original court’s jurisdiction. The bail bond agent is only responsible for the itemized costs and expenses incurred for the transport of a defendant to whom the bail bond agent has a fiduciary duty and is not liable for the costs and expenses incurred in transporting any other defendant.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2022.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 111-0