S.710

DPS Agency Changes.-AB

Complete·7/2/25

Modernizes the Alarm Systems Licensing Act, changes private protective services laws, strengthens oversight authority, requires Senate confirmation.

The bill modernizes the Alarm Systems Licensing Act by establishing the Alarm Security Systems Licensing Board and defining its powers. It mandates background checks and criminal history records for applicants, sets fees, and outlines the process for issuing and renewing firearm registration permits for armed security guards and private investigators. The bill also modifies private protective services laws, including registration requirements for employees and exemptions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

History

Jul 2, 2025

Signed by Gov. 7/2/2025

Jul 2, 2025

Ch. SL 2025-51

Jun 27, 2025

Pres. To Gov. 6/27/2025