HB 545 -- Surety Recovery Agents

Co-Sponsors:  Walker, Johnson (47), Page

This bill is known as "TJ's Law."  The bill contains provisions
regarding the licensing of surety recovery agents or bounty
hunters.  The bill:

(1)  Requires that no person act as a surety recovery agent
without first being licensed by the Department of Public Safety;

(2)  Requires applicants to complete a 60-hour training course
approved by the department regarding the safe apprehension and
delivery of bonded individuals;

(3)  Prohibits licensure of applicants who have been convicted of
armed criminal action; felonies or class A misdemeanors relating
to offenses against the person, sexual offenses, and offenses
against the family; or robbery, arson, burglary, and related
offenses;

(4)  Requires that applicants be at least 21 years old, not be a
fugitive from justice, not be impaired by drugs or alcohol, and
have never been adjudged as being incompetent or insane; and

(5)  Gives the department the authority to promulgate rules, set
fees, issue temporary licenses, refuse to issue or renew
licenses, suspend and revoke licenses, and cause complaints to be
filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission.

Missouri House of Representatives
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