HB232 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Security Regulatory Board, licensure of security guards and officers, fees increased, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-3, 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-14, 34-27C-17 am'd.
Summary: HB232 updates Alabama's security licensing rules to strengthen background checks, adjust fees, allow emergency operation by out-of-state security firms, clarify appeals, and maintain exemptions for certain groups.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires criminal history background checks for applicants, including fingerprints and state and federal checks, with the costs paid by applicants. It allows out-of-state contract security companies to operate in Alabama during a governor-declared state of emergency (for up to 30 days after), if they are licensed in a state with similar requirements and notify the Alabama Security Regulatory Board. It tightens licensing and certification processes for contractors and security officers, including renewal every two years and new or updated fee structures, and it specifies that appeals go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court. It also lists exemptions from the chapter for certain individuals and entities.

Who It Affects
In-state contract security companies and their security officers, who face updated licensure/certification requirements, fingerprint-based background checks, and revised fee structures.
Applicants seeking security licenses or certifications (and, during emergencies, eligible out-of-state security firms), who must provide information, undergo background checks, pay fees, meet age/citizenship/training requirements, and may appeal board decisions.

Key Provisions
§34-27C-3: Authorizes out-of-state contract security companies to operate in Alabama during a governor-declared state of emergency (lasting until up to 30 days after the emergency ends) if they are licensed in another state with substantially similar requirements and notify the Alabama Security Regulatory Board.
§34-27C-4: Establishes licensure requirements for security providers, including application contents, and requires background checks (fingerprints, state and federal checks) with costs borne by the applicant; outlines notification and processing rules.
§34-27C-7: Requires security officers and armed security officers to apply for certification/licensure, provides for training proof, sets renewal every two years, and allows for temporary certification and appeals of denials or revocations.
§34-27C-14: Allows appeals of board actions to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County.
§34-27C-17: Enumerates exemptions from the chapter for certain individuals and entities (e.g., using employees for security services, public sworn officers within public employment, small security operations under certain staff thresholds, and those aged 65 or older in some cases).

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