The bill amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning private security examiners, specifically R.S. 37:3270 through 3293, to enhance the regulation and licensure of private security professionals. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "canine handler," "security canine," and "detector canine," and establishes a registration card for security officers and security operations managers. The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners is granted expanded powers, including the authority to issue licenses, conduct examinations, and regulate private security canine programs. The composition of the board is modified to ensure all members are Louisiana residents with relevant industry experience, and it prohibits the adoption of additional eligibility requirements for board membership.

Additionally, the bill outlines the operational framework for private security businesses, allowing for temporary out-of-state operations during emergencies under specific conditions. It revises the board's structure, changing the title of the executive secretary to executive director and adjusting meeting frequency. New provisions for the appeals process related to application denials and disciplinary actions are established, along with increased training requirements for security officers and canine handlers. The bill also introduces administrative penalties for egregious violations, specifies the process for seeking restraining orders against violators, and updates terminology throughout the legislation, including renaming the "Private Security and Licensing Law" to the "Louisiana Private Security Licensing and Regulatory Act."

Statutes affected:
HB921 Reengrossed:
HB921 Enrolled: 37:3272(A)(2), 37:3273(B), 37:3274(A)(1), 37:3279(A)(3), 37:3283(A), 37:3284(B)(1), 37:3287(C), 37:3293(C)(1)
HB921 Act 683: 37:3272(A)(2), 37:3273(B), 37:3274(A)(1), 37:3279(A)(3), 37:3283(A), 37:3284(B)(1), 37:3287(C), 37:3293(C)(1)