SB155 Alabama 2014 Session

This bill would require professional bondsmen and recovery agents to attend a 12-hour instructional course and pass an examination developed and administered by the Alabama Department of Insurance within 90 days of commencing business activities

This bill would also require professional bondsmen and recovery agents to complete eight hours of continuing education each year

This bill would provide for annual certification of professional bondsmen and recovery agents by the Alabama Department of Insurance, with the continuing education conducted by the Alabama Bail Agents Association or by a provider approved by the Alabama Department of Insurance and the Alabama Bail Agents Association

This bill would provide for costs associated with the certification and continuing education programs

This bill would also provide for the suspension of the right to act as a professional bondsman or recovery agent until the certification and continuing education requirements are satisfied

Relating to professional bondsmen and recovery agents; to require professional bondsmen and recovery agents to complete an initial instructional course and pass an examination prior to serving as a professional bondsman or a recovery agent; to require continuing education; to provide for the suspension of the right to act as a professional bondsman or recovery agent upon failure to complete the requirements; and to provide for fees.