MI SB0241

Creates the "Security Guard Act" to license and regulate persons engaged in security businesses including security guards, bodyguards, patrol services, security consultants, and security management.

Requires applicants to be at least 25 years old with high school education, no felony convictions (or felonies only within 5 years depending on license date), and meet experience requirements such as prior security licensing, law enforcement work, or relevant education.

Establishes licensing fees based on number of employees, $25,000 bond or $25,000-$200,000 insurance requirements, and creates the Security Guard Fund to receive all license fees and fines for enforcement purposes.

Mandates employee background checks including fingerprinting and name checks; requires 16 hours on-the-job training and 16 hours classroom training within 90 days; prohibits unauthorized weapons except those with proper certification and training.

Establishes enforcement mechanisms including a full-time security business enforcement investigator, authority to conduct investigations and civil actions with fines up to $25,000, and license suspension or revocation for violations; applies penalties of up to 4 years imprisonment for operating unlicensed security businesses.