SB161 Summary

• Amends Alabama's security industry licensing law to authorize the Alabama Security Regulatory Board to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and establish license and certification application fees by rule with annual increases capped at $50 for companies and $25 for individuals.

• Provides board members compensation of up to $300 per day for a maximum of 12 days per year while performing official duties, plus per diem and mileage.

• Requires the board to establish specific training requirements for security officers and armed security officers through rulemaking, including initial and refresher classroom training, firearms safety training, and use of force training.

• Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for any person to practice or offer to practice as a security officer or armed security officer without a valid license or certification issued by the board.

• Preempts local governmental regulation of contract security companies and security officers, allowing only state-level licensing and regulation except for local business or occupational taxes.