PRIVATE DETECTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Summary
Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Provides that the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board shall consist of 12 (rather than 13) members. Removes the requirement that one member of the Board be a licensed private detective or licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services. Provides that a majority of appointed Board members constitutes a quorum.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Engrossed
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3 edits
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Apr 16, 2026
MINOR
The bill reduces the size of the regulatory Board from 13 to 12 members and adjusts the composition to include one fewer licensed locksmith. It also lowers the minimum experience requirement for board members from 5 years to 3 years, making it easier for individuals to qualify for appointment.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the number of board members and the specific professional representation on the Board has changed.
REQUIREMENT
The total number of Board members was reduced from 13 to 12.
The requirement for one licensed locksmith was removed, reducing the total licensed locksmith seats from two to one.
ELIGIBILITY
The minimum professional experience required for Board members was lowered from 5 years to 3 years.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2026
How they voted
56–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 58
Apr 16, 2026
D
Democratic39
94% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
6
Committee
10
Amendments
6
May 15, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Lewis
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Licensed Activities
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jennifer Sanalitro
RRepublican
P
Seth Lewis
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Spain
RRepublican
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