LARA Rules Changes Alert! - Legislative - Michigan Association of Security and Investigative Professionals

LARA Rules Changes Alert!

The Michigan Association of Security and Investigative Professionals (MASIP) has formally submitted comments to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in response to the proposed rule changes under Rule Set 2023-80 LR. These administrative rules pertain to private security guard and security alarm agencies and represent an effort by the Department to modernize industry standards and regulatory oversight.

MASIP's comments, submitted on May 23, 2025, reflect our ongoing commitment to promoting professionalism, regulatory clarity, and responsible business practices within the security and investigative industry.

Current Status:

The Department is currently reviewing all public comments received on the draft rules. The next step in the rule-making process is for the Department to determine whether any changes to the proposed rules are necessary based on stakeholder input.

MASIP appreciates the Department's transparency and efforts to engage industry stakeholders. We look forward to continued collaboration and will keep members informed as the rules advance through the administrative process.

Review the draft rule changes, visit the official LARA page HERE

Review MASIP's submitted formal comments:

MASIP_LARA_DRS_2023_80_LR_Comments_05232025.pdf

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Legislative Update: 2017 Senate Bill Package to Amend PA 330 Being Revived in 2025

The Michigan Association of Security & Investigative Professionals (MASIP) is pleased to share a significant legislative update with our members. In partnership with Representatives Joseph Aragona and Mike Harris, MASIP is spearheading efforts to reintroduce a package of bills originally introduced in 2017 as Senate Bills 186 through 192, that aimed to modernize and amend Public Act 330 of 1968, the foundational law regulating private security and investigative services in Michigan.

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MASIP Works to Move Legislation

MASIP President Dale White, MASIP Legislative Chair Don Grant and Senator Booher testify before the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on MASIP’s requested legislation Senate Bills 983 through Senate Bill 986

Presently the rules affecting the Private Security Business industry under PA-330 are outdated and seriously flawed with respect to public safety, public trust, and the duties that security guards and security guard agencies are employed to perform.