The bill aims to revise professional occupation laws related to private security in Montana. It removes the licensing requirement for private security firms and guards, while also clarifying definitions for terms such as "electronic security firm," "private security guard," and "security alarm installer." The bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including the removal of the requirement for fingerprint-based background checks for armed endorsements.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that defines an "electronic security firm" as one that sells, installs, services, or maintains security alarm systems that communicate with public safety agencies. It also specifies that a "security alarm installer" is an individual employed by such firms. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(1): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(2): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(3): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(4): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(5): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1(6): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_1: 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(1): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(10): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(2): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(3): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(4): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(5): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(6): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(7): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(8): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2(9): 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303
SB0198_2: 37-60-101, 37-60-301, 37-60-303