Generally revise bail bonds laws
This bill updates Montana's regulations for surety bail bond insurance licenses by raising the minimum age requirement from 18 to 21 and adding new educational and background standards. It mandates that applicants complete a 16-hour basic training course covering constitutional law, civil rights, use of force, and handling individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, with existing licensees exempt from initial training but required to participate in biennial continuing education. The legislation also introduces a temporary license option for up to 12 months to allow applicants to work under supervision while completing training requirements, and clarifies that law enforcement or military training can substitute for the basic course.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 13, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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