This bill amends various sections of the Arkansas Code related to the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners, voice stress analysis examiners, private investigators, and private security agencies. Key changes include the removal of "crime involving moral turpitude" from the list of disqualifying offenses for applicants seeking licenses as polygraph and voice stress analysis examiners, as well as for private investigators and security personnel. Instead, the focus is placed on felonies, Class A misdemeanors, and crimes involving violence. Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for refresher training for commissioned security officers and school security officers each year.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a section that mandated notification to local law enforcement regarding applications for security officer commissions, streamlining the process. It also updates the identification card requirements for commissioned security officers to include electronic identification options. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the regulatory framework for these professions while ensuring that applicants meet necessary background check standards.

Statutes affected:
HB 1692: 17-39-202(2), 17-39-206(b), 17-39-211(10), 17-39-304(5), 17-39-306(11), 17-40-103(a), 17-40-208(e), 17-40-307(a), 17-40-339, 17-40-340, 17-40-344, 17-40-350(c), 19-6-301(40)
Act 678: 17-39-202(2), 17-39-206(b), 17-39-211(10), 17-39-304(5), 17-39-306(11), 17-40-103(a), 17-40-208(e), 17-40-307(a), 17-40-339, 17-40-340, 17-40-344, 17-40-350(c), 19-6-301(40)