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HB 152

PRIVATE SECURITY: Provides relative to private security examiners

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Marcelle

Louisiana law HB 152 adjusts private security examiner requirements, effective August 1, 2025, affecting who certifies security personnel statewide.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 150.
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Bill Summary · HB 152

Legislative bill overview

HB 152 modifies Louisiana's regulations governing private security examiners, the professionals who test and certify private security personnel. The bill became law on August 1, 2025, as Act No. 150. The specific provisions regarding examiner qualifications, responsibilities, or licensing procedures are not detailed in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Private security examiners directly influence who becomes licensed to work in the security industry, affecting public safety and consumer protection. Changes to examiner standards can impact the quality of security personnel hired by businesses, schools, and residential properties across Louisiana. This regulatory adjustment reflects the state's ongoing effort to maintain professional standards in the private security sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry burden: New examiner requirements could increase costs for testing agencies, potentially raising fees for security professionals seeking licensure
  • Implementation timeline: The August 1, 2025 effective date may provide insufficient time for affected examiners to comply with new standards
  • Transparency gap: Without publicly available bill language, stakeholders and the public cannot assess whether changes strengthen or weaken examiner qualifications and oversight

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

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