Senate committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Deletes the proposed changes to GS 58-71-40(d), (e), and (f). Enacts new GS 58-71-40 to authorize a bail bondsman licensee, while engaged in official duties, to carry, possess, and display a shield. Specifies the appearance of the shield, requires that it include the licensee's last name and license number, and specifies wording that must appear on the shield. Provides that any shield that deviates from the requirements is unauthorized and its possession is a violation of the statute.

Provides that the act is effective when it becomes law and applies to any person licensed under GS 58-71-40 before, on, or after that date.

Updates the act's titles.