SB-0983 Summary

• Establishes Article 14A of the Occupational Code to create a licensing system for security guard agencies and security guards in Michigan, replacing previous regulation under the Private Security Business and Security Alarm Act.

• Requires security guard agency applicants to be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be of good moral character, have no felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors within 5 years, and meet specific experience requirements (3+ years as security agency owner, 4+ years as security guard with supervisory experience, 4+ years as certified police officer, or relevant college degree with security background).

• Mandates 2-year licenses with $400,000 minimum liability insurance coverage; requires agencies to conduct criminal history checks on all employees before hiring using ICHAT or equivalent, and prohibits employing individuals convicted of felonies or disqualifying misdemeanors.

• Establishes training requirements including 16 hours on-the-job site-specific training, 16 hours classroom training within 90 days, specialized training for weapons/restraint devices, and 4 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

• Regulates security guard uniforms to include identification patches and prohibits uniforms resembling law enforcement; does not allow use of designations implying government affiliation.