Bill relieves volunteer church security guards of regulatory burden

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 486

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Voluntary church, mosque, and synagogue security guards would not be burdened by state licensing requirements under a bill on its way to the governor.

SB 52 is sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz, a Republican from Crestview, and in the House by Republican Reps. J.J. Grow from Iverness and Omar Blanco from Miami.

Paid, private security officers are regulated by the state and must hold a Class D security officer license and Class G firearm …

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