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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Suspend A Bail License Where A License Has Been Granted To A Professional Bail Agent, Soliciting Bail Agent Or Bail Enforcement Agent And Evidence Is Presented, Subsequently, That A Court Has Rendered A Civil Judgment Against That Agent Because Of Monies Owed To An Insurer Or Professional Bail Agent For Reasons Pertaining To His Or Her Employment Or Termination Of Employment; To Provide That After The Judgment Has Been Satisfied, A Hearing To Reinstate The License May Be Requested, And The License May Be Reinstated Upon Presentation Of The Satisfaction Of The Judgment; To Amend Section 83-39-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Credit Card Transaction Fees, Bond Transfer Fees And Any Other Fees Authorized By Law Or Regulation Shall Not Be Considered Part Of The Premium, Commission Or Fee Charged Under This Section; To Bring Forward Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; To Authorize A Court To Assess The Cost Of Any Service Of Process Of A Bail Agent Either By Personal Service Or By Certified Mail Against The Defendant In Any Criminal Case Where Such Service Is Issued By The Court; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Mississippi's bail agent laws, primarily focusing on license suspension and reinstatement, fee clarification, and court cost assessments. It requires the Commissioner of Insurance to suspend the license of any professional bail agent, soliciting bail agent, or bail enforcement agent if a civil judgment is later rendered against them for money owed to an insurer or professional bail agent related to their employment; however, the license can be reinstated after the judgment is fully satisfied and a hearing is requested. The bill also clarifies that certain fees, such as credit card transaction fees and bond transfer fees, are not considered part of the premium, commission, or fee charged by bail agents. Additionally, it authorizes courts to assess the cost of serving process for a bail agent, whether by personal service or certified mail, against the defendant in a criminal case.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2108.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2108PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2108_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2108CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2108IN.htm |
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