HB473 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Proncey Robertson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

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 473 would expand the Alabama Security Regulatory Board's powers, set training and licensing rules, and add penalties and fees for security officers and security companies.

What This Bill Does

It would give the board authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and administer oaths, and adjust board compensation. It would allow the board to set license and certification fees by rule, cap how much those fees can increase per licensing period, and charge late renewal fees. It would tighten licensing rules by letting the board deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for violations and require training standards for original and renewal licensure for security officers and armed security officers, including firearms and use-of-force training. It would make practicing as a security officer without a license a Class A misdemeanor, expand reciprocity with other states, and exempt sworn peace officers.

Who It Affects

• Security officers and armed security officers would need to apply for and maintain licenses or certifications, complete required training (including firearms and use-of-force training), renew on a two-year cycle, and face penalties if they work without a license.
• Contract security companies and their employers would have to designate qualifying agents, carry out background checks and training for employees, pay licensing fees, keep certain records, and notify the board of adverse information or changes in personnel.

Key Provisions

• Board powers expanded to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and determine compensation for board members.
• Fees: board may establish license and certification fees by rule, cap annual increases per licensing period, and may impose reasonable late renewal fees.
• Licensing actions: board may refuse to issue or renew licenses or certifications, place licensees on probation, or suspend or revoke; appeals are handled under board rules and the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Training requirements: board must outline and update training for original and renewal licensure/certification for security officers and armed security officers, including a minimum of eight hours initial training, eight hours refresher training, firearms safety and use-of-force training, with specific rules to be defined by the board.
• Criminal penalties and reciprocity: practicing as a security officer or armed security officer without a board license/certification is a Class A misdemeanor; board may recognize out-of-state licenses/certifications if equivalent; all sworn peace officers are exempt.
• Contract security company obligations: requires qualifying agents, employment-related training and records, and duties to notify the board of adverse information or changes affecting licensure status.

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