HB1692

House Bill 1692 amends Arkansas law regarding the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners, voice stress analysis examiners, private investigators, and private security agencies. The bill primarily clarifies and strengthens background check and disclosure requirements for applicants and current license holders across these professions. Specifically, it mandates the disclosure of sealed or expunged criminal records during the application process and allows for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses or commissions based on arrests or indictments for specific crimes. The bill also updates training requirements for security officers and streamlines the issuance of identification cards. Additionally, it removes the statutory requirement for the Division of Arkansas State Police to notify local law enforcement of applications for commissioned security officer roles. Finally, the bill updates accounting references related to professional license fees.