Licensing requirement of bail enforcement agents
This bill requires bail enforcement agents in Minnesota to obtain a license from the Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services before they can work. It mandates that bail bond companies cannot hire or contract with anyone who does not hold a valid license and establishes criminal penalties for violating this rule. The legislation also directs the board to create specific rules for training, conduct, and record-keeping for these agents while explicitly prohibiting them from enforcing civil immigration laws.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
May 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Doron Clark
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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