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TN SB1153

TN SB1153
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 4, relative to the education of professional bondsmen.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, allows the Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents to provide or contract for one or more virtual classes for agents; increases the maximum amount the association may charge for eight hours of continuing education; prohibits a person from attending such continuing education classes if the person has been convicted in any state of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 4.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding the education of professional bondsmen. It allows the Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents to provide or contract for virtual classes in addition to in-person continuing education classes, and increases the maximum annual fee for the eight hours of required continuing education from $400 to $450. The bill also prohibits individuals with certain criminal convictions from attending these continuing education classes. It establishes a process for criminal background checks, review by the court clerk, and appeals for individuals seeking to attend the classes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 417 (on 05/17/2023)

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