SB187 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Security Regulatory Board; to amend Sections 34-27C-2 and 34-27C-4, Code of Alabama 1975; to delete conflicting language regarding compensation of board members; and to provide further for criminal history background checks on applicants for licensure or certification and renewal.

Summary

SB187 updates the Alabama Security Regulatory Board to remove conflicting compensation language and expand criminal history background checks for licensure, certification, and renewal of security personnel.

What This Bill Does

It deletes conflicting board compensation language and establishes a framework allowing compensation up to $300 per day for up to 12 days a year plus standard per diem/mileage. It strengthens criminal history background checks for licensure, certification, and renewal by requiring fingerprints, state and federal checks, and making applicants responsible for costs. It also tightens licensing processes, including detailed application requirements, qualifying-agent rules, renewal procedures, and related fees and timelines for contract security companies and security personnel.

Who It Affects

• Contract security companies, armed and unarmed security officers, and applicants seeking or renewing licenses or certifications, who will face enhanced background checks, fingerprint requirements, and new fee/timeline rules.
• The Alabama Security Regulatory Board and related security associations, which will implement the updated compensation framework, diversify board appointments, and administer the expanded licensing and background-check requirements.

Key Provisions

• Amendment of 34-27C-2 to restructure board membership with diversity goals, remove conflicting compensation language, set terms, and establish a compensation framework allowing up to $300 per day for up to 12 days per year plus standard per diem and mileage.
• Amendment of 34-27C-4 to require security officers or contract security companies to apply for licensure/certification, with detailed application contents (including ownership, references, and required documents) and criteria for qualifying agents
• Qualifying-agent rules require at least one licensed agent, limit one agent per company without board approval, and require notifying the board within 10 days if a qualifying agent stops duties with a substitute within 30 days (extension allowed up to 3 months).
• Criminal history background checks for initial licensure/certification and renewals, including fingerprints submitted to ALEA and FBI checks, with costs borne by the applicant; confidentiality with limited disclosure for denial or court orders.
• Fees and licensing terms: security license up to $350 (with caps on increases); security officer license up to $100; licenses expire after two years; renewal processes, late fees, and appeals procedures; licenses may be displayed publicly and changes in licensee management must be reported.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective the first day of the third month after passage, with related provisions enacted accordingly.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.