Professions and occupations; bail enforcer breaking and entering; effective date.

HB 1363 prohibits licensed bail enforcers from breaking into a dwelling to recover a defendant, except when they have direct evidence (such as seeing the defendant inside or receiving verified information from a witness) that the defendant is present and refusing to surrender after a reasonable request. It defines "first-hand knowledge" as direct visual contact, eyewitness testimony, or other confirmed evidence provided directly to the bail enforcer. Homeowners or occupants can defend their property (including using a firearm if legally permitted) without liability for injuries to the bail enforcer, and they may seek compensation for property damage caused by an unlawful entry. The law becomes effective November 1, 2025.