HB1272Introduced in the House
Collateral recovery services.
Introduced by Alaina Shonkwiler, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Collateral recovery services. Renames the private investigator and security guard licensing board as the private investigator, security guard, and collateral recovery agency licensing board, and adds two additional members to the board. Establishes licensure for a collateral recovery agency. Requires a person to be licensed as a collateral recovery agency to repossess collateral, attempt to repossess collateral, hold one's self out as being in the business of repossessing collateral, or use license plate recognition. Provides certain requirements: (1) for an applicant seeking licensure as a collateral recovery agency; (2) for a licensee to maintain licensure; and (3) for a legal owner when personal effects are in or on the collateral at the time of repossession. Requires equipment used to repossess collateral to meet certain criteria. Makes conforming changes.
Where it stands
Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Representative Shonkwiler
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
Representatives Morris, Abbott, Cash added as coauthors
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