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SB 562CALIFORNIASession 20252026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

California SB 562 requires bail bond companies to refund up to 80% of premiums if charges are dismissed or bond terms change

Original title: Bail.

Record date · August 13, 2026

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What This Bill Proposed

This bill requires courts to order bail bond companies to refund up to 80% of a defendant's if the charges are dismissed or bond conditions are altered within 21 days of posting the bond. The refund is subject to a court finding that the interests of justice require compensation, and no refund can be ordered if more than 30 days have passed since the bond was posted.

Why it matters

This change creates a new financial mechanism for defendants to recover a significant portion of their bail costs when their legal circumstances change rapidly, shifting the financial risk between the defendant and the surety company.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

defendants

Defendants may be eligible to receive a refund of up to 80% of their paid bail premium under specific court-ordered conditions.

Directly affected

compensated sureties

Bail bond companies may be required by court order to refund up to 80% of premiums collected from defendants.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I guaranteed an 80% refund if my charges are dropped?

No. The court must find that the interests of justice require the return of the and that one party unfairly benefited at the expense of another.

How long do I have to request a refund under this bill?

The court can only order a refund if the change in charges or bond terms occurs within 21 days of posting the bond, and no refund can be ordered after 30 days have passed.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.

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Lobbying Activity

SCHOTT INC. PHILLIP H.

on behalf of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAIL INSURANCE COMPANIES

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