SB1717 - PRIVATE DETECTIVE ACT-MISC

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Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which serves as the address of record and email address of record, respectively, at the time of application for licensure or renewal of a license. Removes provisions providing that: any person who has providing canine odor detection services, or canine trainer services, for hire prior to January 1, 2005 is exempt from specified requirements and may be granted a private detective license if he or she meets other specified requirements; exhibits shall be certified without cost; and the Department shall maintain a roster. Provides that the original training certification form or a copy (rather than just the original form) shall be given to the employee when the employee's employment is terminated. Makes changes in provisions concerning: applications for licenses; forms; hearings and rehearings; subpoenas; the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board; rules; and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Makes corresponding and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.