House Substitute for SB 244 by Committee on Judiciary - Requiring the designation of multiple-occupancy private spaces in public buildings for use by only one sex and imposing criminal and civil penalties for violations, defining the term "gender" to mean biological sex at birth for purposes of statutory construction, directing the division of vehicles to invalidate and reissue driver's licenses when necessary to correct the gender identification on such licenses and directing the office of v...

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The bill amends the state’s bail‑bond statutes to define who can act as a compensated surety, require an application and background check with the chief judge, and impose a minimum 10% appearance‑bond premium that must be partially collected before posting. It also limits the total amount of bonds a property‑surety can issue based on the value of pledged property, bans sureties from loaning the required premium, and mandates eight hours of continuing education each year. The changes aim to increase oversight, protect defendants, and ensure sureties are financially responsible.

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