Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HB2528: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security.
Status: Chaptered, May 5, 2026
Fiscal Summary STATE GOVERNMENTREVENUEBoard of Detection License Services FY26-27 ($27,000)FY27-28 & Subsequent Years>($27,000) OTHER FISCAL IMPACT Passage of this legislation will result in an additional recurring increase in state revenue associated with fees for review of training and continuing education courses. The extent and timing of such increase is dependent upon future action of the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Insurance and cannot be reasonably determined. Bill Summary The Private Protective Services Licensing and Regulatory Act (the "Act") generally requires a license for any person to act as a contract security company and requires any individual acting as a security guard or officer to obtain a registration card. The Act also provides rules for acting as a security company or guard. However, present law provides many exemptions to the general licensing and regulatory requirements. This bill clarifies that certain persons listed in present law are not required to obtain a license or registration, unless otherwise specifically stated. Specifically, this bill clarifies that a reserve officer/deputy, part-time officer/deputy, or auxiliary officer/deputy who meets or exceeds the training requirements for the type of security services or location where the officer or deputy is providing services is not required to obtain a registration. However, such officer or deputy must complete biannual refresher training or its equivalent. The officer or deputy is prohibited from providing security services if they have not completed required training within the last two years. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY OFFICERS Present law prohibits an applicant from obtaining a registration card if they have a conviction for certain crimes and have completed their sentence less than five years prior to
What the bill says
An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security. SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-35-103(a), is amended by deleting "This chapter does not apply to:" and substituting "The following persons are not required to obtain a license or registration, unless otherwise stated in this chapter:". SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-35-103(a), is amended by adding the following as a new subdivision: ( ) A reserve officer/deputy, part-time officer/deputy, or auxiliary officer/deputy who meets or exceeds all training requirements established in § 62-35-118, as required for the type of security services or location where the officer or deputy is providing services. An officer or deputy claiming this exemption from registration must complete biannual training equivalent to the refresher training requirements in § 62-35-122, as determined by the commissioner. If an officer or deputy claiming this exemption has not completed, as appropriate, either the training required by § 62-35-118 or the biannual refresher training required by § 62-35-122 in the immediately preceding two-year period, then the officer or deputy shall not provide security services under this exemption until the individual recompletes training that meets or exceeds all training requirements established in § 62-35-118, as required for the type of security services or location where the officer or deputy is providing services. SECTION 3. Tennessee …
Sponsors
- Lamberth, William (R, 44) · primary sponsor
- Cochran, Mark (R, 23)
- Garrett, Johnny (R, 45)
Latest actions
- : Comp. became Pub. Ch. 836
- : Comp. SB subst.
- : H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2026
- : Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
- : Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- : Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/31/2026
- : Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- : Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- : Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
- : Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 7, 2026): 71 yea, 22 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (March 31, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 25, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 18, 2026): 18 yea, 3 nay, passed
- HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee (March 11, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (February 23, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HB2528?
- HB2528 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security.
- What does HB2528 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private security.
- What is the status of HB2528?
- Chaptered as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 836 (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2528?
- Lamberth, William (R, 44), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2528?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2528&GA=114
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