Private security; compliance agent experience, surety bond.
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HB 63 — Private security; compliance agent experience, surety bond.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 214 (effective 7/1/18)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2017. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Removes the requirement that a compliance agent for a private security services business have either five years of experience or three years of managerial or supervisory experience in a private security services business, a state or local law-enforcement agency, or a related field. The bill also removes the option for a private security services business or a private security services training school to be covered by a bond in lieu of liability insurance.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
70 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill HB 63 clarify the requirements for private security services training schools in Virginia. They specify that school directors must be certified and responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations. This change is important because it establishes clear oversight for training programs, helping to maintain high standards in the security industry and ensuring that individuals are well-trained before entering the field.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101437DVIRGINIA HOUSEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-139 and 9.1-144 of the Code of Virginia, relating to private security;
63 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled December 4, 2017 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-139 and 9.1-144 of the Code of Virginia, relating to private security;
----------[H Patron--63] FowlerApproved ---------- Referred to Committee on General Laws ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (2)
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB63ER) View text Current html February 26, 2018
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101437D html December 04, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 214 (effective 7/1/18)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Read third time
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101437D
Sponsors
- Jr. Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ayala | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Nay |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gooditis | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Hurst | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Marshall | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Turpin | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua E. Thomas | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 63 do?
- Removes the requirement that a compliance agent for a private security services business have either five years of experience or three years of managerial or supervisory experience in a private security services business, a state or local law-enforcement agency, or a related field. The bill also removes the option for a private security services business or a private security services training school to be covered by a bond in lieu of liability insurance.
- Who sponsors HB 63?
- HB 63 is sponsored by Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr..
- What is the current status of HB 63?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 63?
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