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This bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for constables, requiring them to be licensed under the new "Constables Licensing Act" (Title 58, Chapter 91) starting January 1, 2027, and allowing cities and counties to contract with licensed constables for various services. The bill outlines specific qualifications for constables, including age, training as a special function peace officer, and a criminal background check, and defines different license classifications such as constable, deputy constable, and apprentice constable. It also details the duties and scope of practice for constables, mandates that they carry identification and display credentials, and sets standards for their conduct and operations, including provisions for contracts with governmental entities that specify service scope, indemnification, and insurance requirements. Furthermore, the bill addresses fees for constable services, establishes grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions for unlawful or unprofessional conduct, and preempts local regulations on constables, making state licensing the sole authority.

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