All Roll Calls
Yes: 335 • No: 160
MontanaHB 72669th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House
Generally revise bail bonds laws
Sponsored By: Nelly Nicol (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Criminal Procedure
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Bail bond fees must be disclosed
If a producer charges fees or interest beyond the minimum premium, the producer must tell you when you sign the contract. All parties must acknowledge the extra fees and interest in writing.
Training and temporary license for bail agents
To hold a license, you must finish the training required by 33-17-1602, including a commissioner‑approved 16‑hour basic course on law, rights, force, arrests, mental health, tactics, ethics, and reports. If you are hired, you must finish training within 12 months. The commissioner may give you a temporary, nonrenewable license for up to 12 months to work under a Montana supervisor with at least five years active, is a resident, and no discipline in the past five years. Existing licensees skip the initial course but must complete continuing education every two years: 1 hour of legal updates and 4 hours of approved industry credits. Prior law enforcement, military, or on‑the‑job training may replace the basic course if the commissioner grants a waiver; that waiver decision is not reviewable under Title 33, chapter 1, part 7.
Who qualifies for a bail bond license
The law sets who can get a Montana surety bail bond license. You must be at least 18. You must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully allowed to stay and work in the U.S. You must keep a fixed place of business in Montana or work full time in Montana, have a high school diploma or GED, and comply with 33-17-211. You cannot get or keep a license if you have certain convictions, including felonies, dishonesty or breach of trust, violence or threatened violence, or unlawful drug use, sale, or possession.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nelly Nicol
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/11/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 56 • No: 43
House vote • 4/11/2025
Do Not Concur
Yes: 41 • No: 58
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 47 • No: 2
Senate vote • 4/5/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 3/7/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 62 • No: 37
House vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 79 • No: 20
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/8/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/5/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/25/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/23/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/14/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/11/2025House3rd Reading Senate Amendments
4/11/2025House2nd Reading Senate Amendments
4/11/2025HouseReturned to House with Amendments
4/7/2025Senate3rd Reading
4/7/2025Senate2nd Reading
4/5/2025SenateCommittee Report
4/2/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action
4/2/2025SenateHearing
3/24/2025SenateReferred to Committee
3/18/2025Senate1st Reading
3/14/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
3/7/2025House3rd Reading
3/7/2025House2nd Reading
3/5/2025HouseCommittee Report
3/1/2025HouseFiscal Note Printed
3/1/2025HouseFiscal Note Signed
3/1/2025HouseFiscal Note Received
3/1/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action
3/1/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/14/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
4/2/2025
Introduced
2/25/2025
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