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AR SB6

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Williams

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2016 Special 3)

AI Summary

  • Adds exception language to unlawful acts provision, allowing certain individuals to perform security services while applications for licenses or credentials are pending if supervised by a licensed or credentialed person.

  • Establishes that individuals cannot be denied licensure or renewal for misdemeanors if 10 or more years have passed since conviction.

  • Removes "crime involving moral turpitude" as an automatic disqualification for security officer and investigator licenses, replacing it with "attempted felony or solicitation or conspiracy to commit a felony that is classified as a Class A misdemeanor."

  • Requires the Department of Arkansas State Police to promulgate rules within 90 days defining which Class A misdemeanors (involving theft, sexual offenses, violence, dishonesty, or crimes against persons) disqualify applicants.

  • Declares an emergency effective immediately upon Governor approval due to unintended consequences of the original act that made qualified individuals ineligible for licensure based on minor offenses or old convictions.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Qualifications Of Professionals Under The Private Security Agency, Private Investigator, And School Security Licensing And Credentialing Act; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB6 is now Act 11

5/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/20/2016
Judiciary5/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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