LC 1659 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise professional occupation laws related to private security

This bill revises Montana's professional occupation laws governing private security by removing the license requirement for private security firms and private security guards while maintaining licensing for private investigators, security alarm installers, and firearms instructors. The legislation clarifies definitions for electronic security firms and security alarm installers, explicitly excluding locksmiths who also install security cameras from these categories. Additionally, the bill mandates fingerprint-based background checks for individuals seeking an armed endorsement to carry firearms during professional duties. These changes aim to simplify regulatory requirements for certain security roles while strengthening background screening for those authorized to use firearms.
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Introduced Nov 19, 2024 Last action Dec 20, 2024
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