With all the recent press on pretrial release programs and the legislative battles bail bond agents are fighting across the country, it is easy to forget about other national legislative issues. Issues that much like these Pretrial Service Agencies could have serious negative impacts on a bail agent’s business just the same, if not worse. If you haven’t guessed it yet, I am talking about the historic healthcare vote that occurred yesterday on Capital Hill. No matter what side of the fence you are on when it comes to healthcare, one thing is certain, things will never be the same again.
So, it is now done. The United States House and Senate have finally passed a Universal Healthcare Bill (or Obamacare as some refer to it). So what is next? As a small business owner, like most bail bond agents are, the passing of this bill will have significant impact to you, your family and your bail bond business. Here are some things we think you need to know…
Click here to read the entire bail bond industry legislative blog post by Jerry Watson at Behind the Paper with Jerry Watson.