Committee clears bill updating private security rules, members raise public-perception concerns
The Commerce Committee voted 18–3 to advance HB2528, which updates private protective-services registration and training and clarifies when off-duty officers may wear uniforms while working privately; members flagged potential confusion for the public when sworn officers appear in uniform for private employers.
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The House Commerce Committee on Tuesday approved legislation updating rules for private protective services, including registration, training requirements and notification rules, and debated whether off-duty sworn officers may wear their official uniforms while acting as private security.
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