SB0149S02 (Substitute)
Licensing Modifications
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 26
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 10
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Feb 26
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Senate Concurrence
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 17
This bill amends provisions relating to licensing.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting September 1, 2026, this bill moves oversight of private investigators and bail bond recovery agents from the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Professional Licensing, repealing two existing laws and replacing them with new licensing frameworks that set education, experience, training, and conduct requirements for private investigator agents, registrants, and apprentices, as well as bail enforcement agents, bail recovery agents, and apprentices. The new laws also establish badge and clothing identification rules for bail agents, require them to notify local law enforcement before or shortly after conducting searches or apprehensions in occupied structures, and prohibit cities and counties from creating their own separate licensing or training rules for these professions.
Current version: SB0149S02 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 26
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 10
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Feb 26
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Senate Concurrence
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 17
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 26
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 10
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 18
House RulesMar 3
House CommitteeFeb 26
House Floor VoteMar 6
Senate ConcurrenceMar 6
Governor SignedMar 17
This bill amends provisions relating to licensing.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting September 1, 2026, this bill moves oversight of private investigators and bail bond recovery agents from the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Professional Licensing, repealing two existing laws and replacing them with new licensing frameworks that set education, experience, training, and conduct requirements for private investigator agents, registrants, and apprentices, as well as bail enforcement agents, bail recovery agents, and apprentices. The new laws also establish badge and clothing identification rules for bail agents, require them to notify local law enforcement before or shortly after conducting searches or apprehensions in occupied structures, and prohibit cities and counties from creating their own separate licensing or training rules for these professions.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM