SB102 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Zeb Little

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, definitions, training and licensure, locksmiths and alarm system installers, additional classifications established for central station, closed circuit television system, and electronic access system, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-4 am'd.

Summary

The bill creates official classifications and licensing for electronic security work in Alabama and gives the licensing board authority to define terms, set training standards, and require competency for locksmiths and alarm system installers.

What This Bill Does

It updates definitions for alarm systems, installers, and related technologies (burglar alarms, CCTV, electronic access control, central stations). It requires the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure to establish training and licensing rules, classify licensees by the type of work they perform, and set competency standards. The board can evaluate applicants, approve exams or rely on national or regional exams, and issue licenses accordingly. The changes take effect immediately after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Locksmiths and alarm system installers who must be licensed in the appropriate classifications (locksmith, burglar alarm, electronic access control system, CCTV, or central station) to perform their work.
• Employers or business entities that install, service, or monitor security systems, who must ensure their staff hold the correct classification licenses and meet competency standards.
• The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, which will set rules, oversee licensing, and determine competency requirements.
• Consumers and the public who rely on security systems, who may benefit from standardized definitions, training, and licensing of security professionals.

Key Provisions

• Definitions for alarm system, alarm system installer, burglar alarm, central station, CCTV, electronic access control system, installation, locksmith, and service.
• The board must promulgate regulations and standards for training and licensing of locksmiths and alarm system installers and establish classifications based on the work performed.
• Licensees must be licensed in an appropriate classification to perform work in each respective classification (locksmith, burglar alarm, electronic access control system, CCTV, central station).
• The board may evaluate competency, develop and administer an examination or rely on an examination from a national or regional professional association, and must establish competency standards and any changes after a public hearing.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Electronic Security Board of Licensure