Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 683: Private Protective Services - As enacted, creates the enhanced armed guard registration that may be obtained upon completion of certain training and other requirements by an armed security guard/officer who has at least five years of full-time experience as a law enforcement officer or four years of active duty military experience in a combat arms military occupational specialty; directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to approve an enhanced armed guard training course. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 683 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Private Protective Services - As enacted, creates the enhanced armed guard registration that may be obtained upon completion of certain training and other requirements by an armed security guard/officer who has at least five years of full-time experience as a law enforcement officer or four years of active duty military experience in a combat arms military occupational specialty; directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to approve an enhanced armed guard training course. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Pub. Ch. 344.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 344
- Effective date(s) 05/02/2025, 01/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0389)
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA0390)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 28, Nays 4
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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