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  • August 10, 2026 | TN Introduces Contractor Bond Option in Place of CPA Financial Statement
  • August 10, 2026 | Avoid License Cancellation: California DMV No Longer Accepts Backdated Bonds
  • June 30, 2026 | 2026 Georgia Used Auto Dealer Bond Increase
  • May 22, 2026 | New Tennessee Bill – HOA Fidelity Bond
  • April 15, 2026 | 2026 Ohio Used Auto Dealer Bond Amount Increase
Dishonesty bonds vs business service bonds—does your business need both?

Consumer Protection Series, License & Permit Bond Resources, Surety Bond Education January 7, 2026

Dishonesty bonds vs. business service bonds — does your business need both?

Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. Employees steal, businesses suffer, and money is lost. Luckily, there is a way to protect your business from unethical employees. Dishonesty and business service bonds help protect your business when you encounter employee theft. 


FMCSA enforces financial responsibility rules in 2026

Bond Legislation Updates, Surety Bond News October 21, 2025

FMCSA Enforces Financial Responsibility Rules in 2026 for BMC-85 Trusts

Are you compliant with the 2026 freight broker financial responsibility provisions? After a two-year grace period, non-compliant brokers and forwarders will now begin being suspended if their BMC-85 trust funds are not approved.  What You…


Massachusetts Updates Money Transmitter License & Bond Requirements

Surety Bond News September 9, 2025

Massachusetts Updates Money Transmitter License & Bond Requirements

In January 2025, Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healy, approved House Bill 4840, or the Money Transmission Act (MTA). The bill increases the required bond amount and expands licensing requirements.  Key Updates Increases minimum bond amount from…


Oregon Increases Bond Amount for All Landscape Contractors

Surety Bond News August 29, 2025

Oregon Increases Bond Amount for All Landscape Contractors 

On June 6, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 864 into law. This will take effect on January 1, 2026.  This legislation introduced a new surety bond requirement for all landscape contractors in Oregon. …


Navigating Texas SMS Marketing Laws

Bond Legislation Updates August 22, 2025

Navigating Texas SMS Marketing Laws | SB 140

On September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 140 added two key updates to the Texas SMS laws under Business and Commerce Code § 302.001. Inclusion of SMS text messages under the definition of “telephone solicitations” …


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