Professions and occupations; bail enforcer breaking and entering; effective date.
HB 1363 makes it illegal for licensed bail enforcers to break into a home to capture a defendant, except when they have direct, verified knowledge (like seeing the defendant or getting confirmation from an occupant) that the defendant is inside and refuses to surrender after a reasonable request. The bill specifies that bail enforcers must meet strict evidence standards before entering, and violations would be prosecuted as first-degree burglary. Homeowners retain the right to defend their property and seek compensation for damage caused by a bail enforcer's unauthorized entry.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Hardin
RRepublican
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