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 references to "crimes involving moral turpitude" as disqualifying offenses for applicants seeking licensure 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 on an annual basis.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a section that mandated notification to local law enforcement regarding applications for security officer commissions, streamlining the application process. It also updates the requirements for background checks and the issuance of identification cards for commissioned security officers, allowing for electronic identification cards. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the regulatory framework governing these professions while ensuring that applicants meet necessary standards of conduct and training.

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)