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For California Private Security Companies & Licensed Guards California Senate Bill 513: New Training Record Requirements Every California Security Company Needs to Know EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2026 — THIS LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT What Is SB 513 and Why Should You Care? California Senate Bill 513 amends Section 1198.5 of the Labor Code and
An Informational Essay for Houses of Worship and Nonprofit Personnel Faith-based organizations and nonprofits are increasingly encountering First Amendment auditors, provocateurs, and protestors who position themselves on public sidewalks near entrances, parking lots, or gathering areas. These individuals often film, question, or provoke staff and congregants in an attempt to elicit a reaction they can
A Practical, Legally Defensible Guide for Faith Communities Introduction Across the United States, First Amendment auditors have increasingly targeted houses of worship, synagogues, churches, mosques, gurdwaras, temples, and other faith centers by filming congregants, parking lots, and entrances. While auditors claim constitutional rights, houses of worship are private property and retain full authority to restrict
Nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, community service groups, arts organizations, and charitable programs, frequently lease space in public buildings such as schools, municipal centers, and city-owned facilities. These arrangements are lawful, common, and often mutually beneficial. Yet they can become complicated when protesters object to the nonprofit’s presence or attempt to disrupt activities. Understanding
Churches across the country are watching the recent disruption at Cities Church in St Paul with concern, especially as federal authorities have confirmed they are investigating the incident as a potential violation of the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act1. This moment underscores the need for churches to adopt clear, lawful, and nonviolent
Image Courtesy of TopKit™. What California Nonprofits Need to Know About AB 2260 California Assembly Bill 2260, signed into law on September 27, 2022 and effective January 1, 2023, establishes new safety requirements for certain newly constructed buildings with large occupancy capacities. Commonly referred to as the Tactical Response to Traumatic Injuries Act, AB 2260
Many houses of worship are exploring ways to strengthen safety for their congregations. For some, this includes the use of armed volunteers. While Florida law does not specifically address “armed volunteers” in religious institutions, several statutes and legislative measures provide important guidance. Understanding these laws is essential for faith leaders, boards, and volunteers who want
Florida’s churches are at the center of a new debate over faith, safety, and regulation. Senate Bill 52, introduced by Senator Gaetz for the 2026 session, proposes sweeping changes to how houses of worship can provide armed security. Designed to ease the burden of state licensure requirements, the measure could reshape the way congregations protect
In Florida’s ongoing debate over faith, safety, and regulation, a new proposal is stirring conversation. House Bill 95, introduced on October 7, 2025, seeks to exempt certain volunteers who provide armed security at churches and religious organizations from the state’s usual licensure requirements. Just days later, on October 14, the measure was routed to the
Across Texas, churches and synagogues are wrestling with a pressing question: how do you keep congregations safe without crossing the line into law enforcement? Recent updates to state law and DPS regulations have carved out a unique space for volunteer security teams, ordinary members of faith communities who step forward to protect their own. From