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SB 365

Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher

Maryland bill adjusts security guard certification renewal standards, affecting workforce compliance costs and industry staffing capacity.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238
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Bill Summary · SB 365

Legislative bill overview

SB 365 modifies the certification renewal requirements for security guards in Maryland. The bill adjusts the process, timeline, or standards that security guards must meet to maintain their professional certifications. Specific details on the exact changes are not provided in the available action items.

Why is this important

Security guard certification standards affect public safety, employment accessibility, and industry workforce stability. Changes to renewal requirements impact thousands of working security professionals and the businesses that employ them, potentially affecting both compliance costs and consumer protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and burden on workers: Stricter or more frequent renewal requirements could increase fees and time commitments for security personnel, potentially impacting lower-income workers
  • Industry competitiveness: More stringent requirements might reduce the available workforce, affecting small security firms' ability to staff positions and potentially raising security service costs
  • Public safety vs. regulatory burden: Balancing whether enhanced renewal standards genuinely improve security outcomes or simply create administrative overhead without measurable safety benefits

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

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