The proposed bill would update current statutes governing private investigators and security guards by extending the validity of agency licenses and related registration certificates from two years to four years. It would also remove the 90-day limit on renewing licenses and certificates after expiration, providing greater flexibility in the renewal process. Additionally, the bill would expand the Department of Public Safety's authority to conduct periodic criminal history checks beyond state checks, ensuring ongoing qualification of licensees. Moreover, the bill introduces new requirements for employee registration certificates, mandating proof of current workers' compensation coverage from employers. It specifies that applicants have forty-five calendar days to complete their applications after notification of incompleteness, or their applications will be suspended. Other changes include the automatic cancellation of agency licenses upon the cancellation of surety bonds and a requirement for agencies to notify the department of any business detail changes within thirty calendar days. These updates aim to improve clarity, compliance, and operational standards in the private security industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2407, 32-2423, 32-2425, 32-2442, 32-2607, 32-2613, 32-2614, 32-2623, 32-2624, 32-4301, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1074, 41-1075, 32-2461, 32-2459, 32-2632, 32-2633
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-2407, 32-2423, 32-2425, 32-2442, 32-2607, 32-2613, 32-2614, 32-2623, 32-2624, 32-4301, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1074, 41-1075, 32-2461, 32-2459, 32-2632, 32-2633
Chaptered Version: 32-2407, 32-2423, 32-2425, 32-2442, 32-2607, 32-2613, 32-2614, 32-2623, 32-2624, 32-4301, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1074, 41-1075, 32-2461, 32-2459, 32-2632, 32-2633