SB2814 Summary

• Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 to add new requirements and definitions for professional regulation in Illinois.

• Requires applicants and licensees to notify the Department of any address changes within 14 days through the Department's website or licensure maintenance unit.

• Expands the definition of "alarm system" to include emergency communication systems and mass notification systems designed to protect life during emergency situations.

• Adds new requirements for locksmith agencies including documentation of customer information on work orders, invoices, or receipts maintained for 2 years, and mandatory inclusion of licensee name, address, city, state, and license number in all advertisements.

• Establishes that holders of permanent employee registration cards cannot perform locksmith, fingerprint vendor, private alarm contractor, private detective, or private security contractor activities unless employed by a licensed agency.