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HB 302·AL·house

Bail and surety bonding; requirements for professional surety bondsman and professional bail bondsman further provided for, requirements for apprentice bondsman further provided for, to require circuit clerks to report the authorized professional bail bond companies, appointment of additional members to the Alabama Bail Bonding Board provided for, and late application and license renewal fees provided

EnactedFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Chip Brown (R)
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Enacted

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the escrow requirements for professional bail companies, sets different minimum amounts based on county population, and keeps renewal escrow at $25,000. It also requires circuit clerks to report authorized bail bond firms, adds members to the Alabama Bail Bonding Board, and imposes late fees for license applications and renewals. These changes affect bail bond professionals, courts, and the state oversight board.

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