Bail Fugitive Recovery Persons Act.
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AB 379 — Bail Fugitive Recovery Persons Act.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law regulating the issuance of bail bonds requires any person advertising or engaging in the business of executing, delivering, or furnishing bail bonds to hold a bail agent's license, a bail permittee's license, or a bail solicitor's license, as specified, issued by the Insurance Commissioner. This bill would provide for the regulation of bail fugitive recovery persons, defined as a person given written authorization by the bail or depositor of bail and contracted to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive and any person employed to assist the bail or depositor of bail to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive. This bill would require that bail fugitive recovery persons be at least 18 years of age and complete one power of arrest course, as specified. This bill would permit an authorized person to arrest a bail fugitive at any time or place and permit that person to enter into the residence of the fugitive or the residence of a third party provided that there is probable cause to believe that the fugitive is present in the residence. This bill would require that a person authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive notify local law enforcement of his or her intent to apprehend a bail fugitive no more than 6 hours prior to attempting to apprehend a bail fugitive, except as specified. The bill would require any person authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive to carry a certification of completion of required courses and training programs, and would permit an individual authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive to wear a uniform, badge, jacket, or other clothing that displays the words "bail enforcement agent," "bail recovery agent," "bail fugitive recovery," or "bail fugitive recovery person." Because this bill states that any person who is not in compliance with, or who violates, these provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable, as specified, this bill would create a new crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/04/11 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 04, 2011
- Amended 03/15/11 - Amended Assembly pdf March 15, 2011
- Introduced 02/14/11 - Introduced pdf February 14, 2011
- AB379 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Be re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. Re-referred. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 4). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
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Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on JUD.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Hagman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Hagman
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | Yea |
| Hagman | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Not Voting |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Donnelly | — | Yea |
| Silva | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Alejo | — | Yea |
| Knight | — | Yea |
| Skinner | — | Not Voting |
| Davis | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 379 do?
- Existing law regulating the issuance of bail bonds requires any person advertising or engaging in the business of executing, delivering, or furnishing bail bonds to hold a bail agent's license, a bail permittee's license, or a bail solicitor's license, as specified, issued by the Insurance Commissioner. This bill would provide for the regulation of bail fugitive recovery persons, defined as a person given written authorization by the bail or depositor of bail and contracted to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive and any person employed to assist the bail or depositor of bail to investigate, surveil, locate, and arrest a bail fugitive. This bill would require that bail fugitive recovery persons be at least 18 years of age and complete one power of arrest course, as specified. This bill would permit an authorized person to arrest a bail fugitive at any time or place and permit that person to enter into the residence of the fugitive or the residence of a third party provided that there is probable cause to believe that the fugitive is present in the residence. This bill would require that a person authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive notify local law enforcement of his or her intent to apprehend a bail fugitive no more than 6 hours prior to attempting to apprehend a bail fugitive, except as specified. The bill would require any person authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive to carry a certification of completion of required courses and training programs, and would permit an individual authorized to apprehend a bail fugitive to wear a uniform, badge, jacket, or other clothing that displays the words "bail enforcement agent," "bail recovery agent," "bail fugitive recovery," or "bail fugitive recovery person." Because this bill states that any person who is not in compliance with, or who violates, these provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable, as specified, this bill would create a new crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 379?
- AB 379 is sponsored by Hagman.
- What is the current status of AB 379?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 379?
- Track AB 379 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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