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HB 2594

DCJS; standards and training for security at certain nonprofit institutions.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Cole and 7 co-sponsors

Virginia establishes DCJS-administered training and certification standards for security personnel at nonprofit institutions to improve safety and professional consistency.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0667)
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Bill Summary · HB 2594

Legislative bill overview

HB 2594 establishes standardized training and certification requirements for security personnel at nonprofit institutions in Virginia, with oversight by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The bill creates uniform standards that nonprofit organizations must follow when employing or contracting security staff, similar to existing requirements for other sectors.

Why is this important

Nonprofit institutions—including hospitals, universities, social service agencies, and cultural organizations—currently operate under varying or minimal security standards. This legislation creates consistency across the sector, potentially improving workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and incident response capabilities while establishing professional standards for security roles at these facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Smaller nonprofits may face financial burdens implementing training programs and recertifying existing security personnel, potentially diverting resources from their core missions
  • Scope definition: Questions about which nonprofit types are covered and at what organizational size threshold requirements apply, creating potential ambiguity for compliance
  • Training standardization: Determining whether one-size-fits-all standards adequately address vastly different security needs (e.g., a museum vs. a homeless shelter vs. a university)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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