All Roll Calls
Yes: 115 • No: 0
ArizonaSB 1618Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenateWALLET
security guards; private investigators; licensure
Sponsored By: Kevin Payne (Republican)
Signed by Governor
agency licenseemployee registration certificatesfeeslicensureprivate investigatorsprivate investigators and security guardsprofessions and occupations - title 32security guards
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
Extra credential rules for security workers
Applicants who miss a 45-calendar-day deadline to send requested documents have their application and related registration certificates suspended. The suspension lasts until the department gets the documents it needs to decide the application. A worker seeking armed security guard registration must get a separate certificate and identification card for each sponsoring licensee.
Security agencies report business changes
Private security agencies must notify the department in writing within 30 calendar days after a change to the business name, address, associates, or directors.
More criminal checks for licensees
The Arizona Department of Public Safety can conduct periodic criminal history checks to confirm continued qualifications. Checks can cover private investigator and security agency applicants, employee registrants, and registration-certificate applicants or holders. The law sets no check schedule or fee.
Longer licenses for agencies and guards
Private investigator and security agency licenses last four years instead of two. Security guards and listed training instructors also renew their certificates every four years instead of every two. Agencies and registrants can renew after the former 90-day limit, but they must apply and pay the required fees. Private investigator agencies must also file the required bond, and no one can do regulated work while a license or certificate is expired.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin Payne
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/17/2025
C&P
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2025
DP
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
DP
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Third Reading: Passed
3/19/2025Senateundefined: C&P
3/17/2025Senateundefined: DP
3/10/2025SenateThird Reading: Passed
2/27/2025Senateundefined: PFC
2/24/2025Senateundefined: DP
2/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
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