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House committee advances bill to license and standardize private security industry; DORA raises cost concerns
Summary
The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee voted to send House Bill 12‑62 to the Finance Committee with a favorable recommendation after debating a proposed statewide licensing and training regime for private security officers.
The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee advanced House Bill 12‑62 on a party‑line vote, sending the proposal to the Finance Committee with a favorable recommendation after extended sponsor testimony, questions and mixed witness testimony.
Representative Brett Mabry, who carried the bill, said HB 12‑62 establishes a statewide regulatory and licensing system for private security officers, including mandatory background checks, fingerprint screening, training and a board under the Department of Regulatory Agencies. “This industry is incredibly, under regulated here in the state of Colorado,” Mabry said, describing episodes that he said motivated the bill and arguing that statewide minimums would close public‑safety gaps and create reciprocity with municipal schemes.
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