Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4190

Introduced
3/5/26  

Caption

Protective agent license holders and their employees functions classification

Impact

The implications of SF4190 on state laws are significant, as it modifies existing statutes regarding the training and licensing standards for security personnel. By classifying security functions into tiers, it dictates the level of training required based on the perceived risk associated with the security function, which could range from simple access control tasks to armed security duties. This tiered approach aims to ensure that protective agents are adequately trained to handle the responsibilities assigned to them while maintaining safety standards across the state.

Summary

Senate File 4190, also known as the Protective Agent License Holders Bill, seeks to establish classifications for functions performed by protective agents and their employees in the state of Minnesota. The bill specifically aims to set minimum preservice and continuing training requirements that are tailored to the specific functions executed by these individuals. This initiative is especially relevant given the increasing attention on public safety and the effectiveness of security personnel in various settings, including public events and facilities.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for enhancing the standards of training within the security industry, it also faces some contention regarding its potential implications on employment within the sector. Critics may raise concerns that the mandated training could pose financial burdens on smaller security firms or deter potential recruits due to the rigorous training requirements. Additionally, how these training requirements will affect existing trained personnel and the process for integrating new standards into established security operations remains a point of discussion.

Points_of_interest

A noteworthy aspect of SF4190 is its focus on promoting community health and wellness training, which emphasizes the importance of addressing issues such as mental illness and substance abuse in public safety contexts. This holistic approach towards training could have broader implications for how protective agents engage with the public, potentially reducing instances of conflict and enhancing overall community safety.

Companion Bills

MN HF4066

Similar To Functions performed by protective agent license holders and their employees classified, minimum preservice established, and training requirements for protective agents and their employees based on the functions performed by the person continued.

Previously Filed As

MN HF4066

Functions performed by protective agent license holders and their employees classified, minimum preservice established, and training requirements for protective agents and their employees based on the functions performed by the person continued.

MN HF5103

Bail enforcement agent licensing required, board of private detective and protective agent services authorized to license bail enforcement agents, criminal penalties provided, record retention required, and licensed bail enforcement agents prohibited from enforcing civil immigration laws.

MN SF2163

Training requirements expansion for licensed security officers

MN HF1686

Training requirements for licensed security officers expanded.

MN HB2526

Modifies provisions on sex-related classifications

MN AB504

Worker classification: employees and independent contractors: licensed manicurists.

MN AB1514

Worker classification: employees and independent contractors: licensed manicurists: commercial fishers.

MN HF1913

Licensing requirements amended for graduates of foreign medical schools, commissioner of health authorized to remedy violations by employers of limited license holders, employers of limited license holders required to carry medical malpractice insurance, and limited license holders required to provide periodic certification to the medical board.

MN HF3952

Teacher licensure provisions modified, maltreatment reporting requirements modified, and licensing data classification modified.

MN HB2105

Felony reclassification; modifying classifications for certain crimes; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.