Relating to: an exemption from private detective and private security license and permit requirements.
SB 736 exempts volunteers serving on church security teams from private detective and security licensing requirements while they work on their church's place of worship. The bill defines "church" as a legally recognized religious organization with a congregation that holds regular services. This exemption applies only to the church's primary worship space and does not cover schools or other properties operated by the church. The law creates a specific statutory exemption to simplify volunteer participation in church safety efforts without requiring state licenses.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, Ayes 3, Noes 2
upper
Dec 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Tomczyk, Jacque and LeMahieu;
cosponsored by Representatives Brill, O'Connor, Murphy, Knodl, Behnke and Goodwin
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
P
AJ
André Jacque
RRepublican
P
Cory Tomczyk
RRepublican
P
Devin LeMahieu
RRepublican
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