Senate Bill 736 proposes an exemption from the licensing and permit requirements for private detectives and private security personnel for individuals serving as volunteers on church safety or security teams. Under current law, individuals must obtain a license from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to perform security-related duties. However, this bill allows volunteers acting within the scope of their duties at a church to operate without such a license, provided that the church is a legally recognized religious organization that regularly holds services.

The bill specifies that the exemption applies only to the premises of the church's place of worship and does not extend to any other locations, such as schools or other entities operated by the church. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition of "church" as a religious or faith-based organization with a distinct legal existence and a congregation. This legislative change aims to facilitate volunteer security efforts within churches while maintaining regulatory standards for professional security services outside of these specific circumstances.