HB499 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac Buttram

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-17 am'd.

Summary

HB499 would require criminal history background checks for security licensure, let the Security Regulatory Board set and cap licensing fees, and remove some exemptions from regulation.

What This Bill Does

It adds mandatory criminal history checks for licensure applicants, including fingerprints and state and federal checks paid by the applicant. It allows the board to set licensure and certification fees and to cap how much they can increase. It also reduces or removes certain exemptions, bringing more individuals and entities under board regulation, and outlines updated rules for contract security companies and security officers, including qualifications, renewals, and appeal rights.

Who It Affects

• Security officers and armed security officers who must apply for or renew licenses and certifications and pay fees
• Contract security companies that must obtain licenses, appoint qualifying agents, and bear fees and background-check requirements

Key Provisions

• Requires criminal history background checks for licensure applicants, including fingerprints, state and FBI checks, with costs paid by the applicant and confidential handling by the board.
• Authorizes the board to determine and cap licensure and certification fees; examples include a $200 contract-security license fee (with refunds and caps) and a $25 certification/licensing fee for security personnel (with caps).
• Results in two-year renewal cycles for security officer certifications, requires proof of training, and provides for temporary cards, revocation/denial procedures, and appeal rights.
• Removes or tightens exemptions in 34-27C-17 so more individuals/entities are subject to licensing and regulation by the board.
• Imposes specific requirements on contract security companies for qualifying agents, notification of changes, and timelines for replacements.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Security Regulatory Board