Substitute Senate Bill No. 1367, also known as Public Act No. 25-25, introduces new regulations regarding the apprehension of individuals on bail bonds by professional bondsmen, surety bail bond agents, and bail enforcement agents. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill mandates that these agents must notify the local police department or state trooper before attempting to take a principal into custody. Additionally, it explicitly prohibits them from apprehending a principal on the premises, grounds, or campus of any health care facility, school, institution of higher education, or house of worship.

The bill also amends the conditions under which a court may vacate an order forfeiting a bail bond. It allows for the release of the bondsman or agent if the principal is detained or incarcerated in another jurisdiction or by a federal agency, or if they have been removed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Furthermore, it includes a provision that protects the bondsman or agent from taking custody of the principal if they are prohibited from doing so under the new regulations established in Section 29-152k. The changes aim to enhance the safety and rights of individuals in sensitive locations while ensuring proper legal procedures are followed by bail enforcement agents.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-152k
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 29-152k, 54-65c
File No. 774: 29-152k, 54-65c
Public Act No. 25-25: 29-152k, 54-65c