Bill relieves volunteer church security guards of regulatory burden - Florida Phoenix
Florida bill exempts volunteer church security guards from state licensing and training requirements, reducing regulatory burden for houses of worship.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Churches and religious organizations using volunteer security guards; guard-service firms and private patrol operators providing services to churches may see reduced demand. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon becoming law (likely July 1, 2025).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Volunteer church security guards are no longer required to obtain a Class 'G' or 'D' license, complete 28-hour training, or undergo background checks under Florida private security laws.
Who it affects
Churches and religious organizations using volunteer security guards; guard-service firms and private patrol operators providing services to churches may see reduced demand.
What you must do
Churches should review their security programs to determine if they qualify for the exemption; guard firms should assess impact on contracts with religious organizations.
Deadline
Effective upon becoming law (likely July 1, 2025).
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