SB198

Generally revise professional occupation laws related to private security

Complete·4/17/25

Montana SB198 revises private security laws, removing license requirements for private security firms and guards, and clarifying definitions.

Montana SB198 generally revises professional occupation laws related to private security. It removes the license requirement for private security firms and guards, while clarifying definitions of "electronic security firm" and "security alarm installer." The bill also requires fingerprint-based background checks for an armed endorsement. It amends sections 37-60-101, 37-60-301, and 37-60-303 of the Montana Code Annotated. The act is effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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42 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

9:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker