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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-53-10, Relating To Definitions For Bail Bondsmen And Runners So As To Define "director" As The Chief Of The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division; And By Amending Section 38-53-20, Relating To Enforcement Of Chapter On Bail Bondsmen And Runners, So As To Remove The Department Of Insurance As An Enforcement Agency So That The Clerks Of Court And The State Law Enforcement Division Together Enforce The Chapter.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law related to bail bondsmen by updating two key definitions and enforcement responsibilities. Specifically, the bill defines "director" as the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and removes the Department of Insurance from the enforcement process for bail bondsmen regulations. Instead, enforcement will now be shared between the SLED and local court clerks, with the SLED director given the authority to promulgate regulations, hire necessary staff, and oversee implementation of the chapter governing bail bondsmen. The changes expand the role of SLED in regulating bail bondsmen and streamline the enforcement mechanism by reducing the number of agencies involved. The bill will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, potentially simplifying administrative processes for bail bondsmen licensing and oversight in South Carolina.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0709&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/709_20251210.htm |
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