HB399 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Howard

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Alabama Security Regulatory Board, bd. auth. to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, fees set by rule of board, classroom training requirements provided and modified by rule of board, practice without license a Class A misdemeanor, Secs. 34-27C-1 to 34-27C-5, inclusive, 34-27C-7 to 34-27C-13, inclusive, 34-27C-16, 34-27C-17, 34-27C-18 am'd.

Summary

HB 399 would expand and strengthen the Alabama Security Regulatory Board's powers and set licensing, training, and enforcement rules for security officers, armed security officers, and contract security companies.

What This Bill Does

The bill would authorize the board to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and administer oaths, and would provide for board member compensation. It would allow the board to set license and certification fees by rule, limit how much those fees can be increased per licensing period, and permit reasonable late renewal fees. It would clarify the appeal process and grant the board authority to deny or renew licenses, place licensees on probation, or suspend or revoke licenses for violations, and to require contract security companies to meet certain obligations for their security officers. It would require board-defined classroom training for original and renewal certification, mandate training for armed officers (including firearms safety and use-of-force training), and make practicing security work without a license a Class A misdemeanor; it would also broaden reciprocity with other states and clarify exemptions for sworn peace officers.

Who It Affects

• Security officers and armed security officers would face new licensing, certification, and ongoing training requirements, with penalties for practicing without a license.
• Contract security companies would be required to ensure their officers meet board requirements, report changes and adverse information, and comply with training and licensing rules.

Key Provisions

• Board governance and enforcement: grants the board authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compensate members, process appeals, and discipline licensees (deny, renew, probation, suspend, or revoke) under the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Fees, training, and penalties: authorizes setting and capping license/certification fees by rule, imposes late renewal fees, establishes specific training requirements (including firearms and use-of-force for armed officers), and makes unlicensed practice a Class A misdemeanor; includes reciprocity provisions and exemptions for sworn peace officers.

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