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WI AB746

WI AB746
An exemption from private detective and private security license and permit requirements.

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Introduced
12/03/2025
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law generally prohibits a person or other entity from acting as a private detective, investigator, special investigator, or private security person, acting as a supplier of private security personnel, or performing any other type of service or investigation as a private detective or private security person without a license granted by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. However, an employee of an agency that supplies uniformed private security personnel to patrol exclusively on certain specified premises is not required to hold such a license if the employing agency is so licensed and the employee obtains a private security permit granted by DSPS. This bill exempts from these licensure and permit requirements a person serving as a volunteer for a church safety or security team while the person is acting within the scope of his or her duties as a volunteer and is on the premises of the church. However, the exemption extends only to the premises of a church’s place of worship and does not extend to the premises of a school or other entity or organization operated by or under the control of the church.

AI Summary

This bill creates an exemption from private detective and private security licensing requirements for volunteers serving on a church safety or security team while they are acting within their volunteer duties and are on the church's place of worship premises. The bill specifically defines a "church" as a religious or faith-based organization with a distinct legal existence, a congregation, and regular religious services. Importantly, the exemption is narrowly tailored and does not extend to other church-operated premises such as schools or other organizations, meaning volunteers would still need proper licensing if they are providing security services in those locations. The bill aims to provide flexibility for churches to use volunteer security personnel without requiring them to obtain professional licensing, while maintaining professional standards for security services in other church-related settings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

LRB correction (on 01/27/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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