Although Missouri Bondsman encourages debate on topics of interest to the bail industry, please be aware that comments are moderated. Please observe the posting rules. No comments will be printed that contain spam, profanity, or libelous comments. Please post comments in a civil, professional manner.
The bill (HB 1323) is now in the Senate, and a hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2012 at 9:00 am in Senate Committee Room One (SCR1). Please attend, if you are able, to show your support for this bill which is vitally important to the future of our industry.
HB 1323, which incorporates the bail language contained in HB 1867, was unanimously passed by the House 138-0. The bill would allow sureties to post cash bonds as if they were a secured bond. You can view the bills by clicking on them below.
HB 1323
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HB 1867
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