Modifies various provisions relating to bail bond and bail bond recovery agents (see companion HB 2759).   Official Text and Analysis.

To provide that regardless of any contract between a bail bond agent and a bail bond recovery agent, the bail bond agent is liable for the bail bond recovery agent's negligent act or omission if the bail bond recovery agent was acting as the bail bond agent's servant, officer, contractor, agent, or employee.

To remove the section of the bill providing that regardless of any contract between a bail bond agent and a bail bond recovery agent, the bail bond agent shall be liable for the bail bond recovery agent's negligent act or omission if the bail bond recovery agent was acting as the bail bond agent's servant, officer, contractor, agent, or employee. Also added is a new section directing the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to evaluate whether bail bond agents and bail recovery agents should provide proof of financial responsibility to obtain a license.

To provide that the Department of Licensing shall, rather than may, consult with representatives of the bail bond industry and associations before adopting or amending prelicensing training, continuing education, or testing requirements for bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents.

Amends the bill to provide that only bail bond recovery agents are required to notify the director of the Department of Licensing of a forced entry and law enforcement when a bail bond recovery agent discharges his or her firearm while on duty.