Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill would create a new law regulating how security and investigative services operate in the province.
Key Changes
- Creates a new legal framework specifically for security and investigative services in Nova Scotia
- Would likely establish licensing or registration requirements for security guards and private investigators
- Would set conduct and professional standards for those working in the security and investigative industries
- May create oversight or enforcement mechanisms for the sector
- Replaces or supplements any existing provincial rules governing these industries
Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill from an NDP MLA, meaning it may face difficulty passing if the governing party does not support it
- The bill was only at First Reading as of September 24, 2025, and has not yet advanced through the legislative process
- The full text of the bill's specific provisions was not available in the source material, so detailed analysis of its contents is not possible
- The bill has been referred to the Public Bills Committee, where it may be amended or studied further before any vote
Who's Affected
- Security guards and security companies operating in Nova Scotia
- Private investigators and investigative firms
- Businesses that hire security or investigative services
- Nova Scotia residents who interact with security or investigative personnel
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Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill from an NDP MLA, meaning it may face difficulty passing if the governing party does not support it
- The bill was only at First Reading as of September 24, 2025, and has not yet advanced through the legislative process
- The full text of the bill's specific provisions was not available in the source material, so detailed analysis of its contents is not possible
- The bill has been referred to the Public Bills Committee, where it may be amended or studied further before any vote
Summary
Bill 138, the Security and Investigative Services Act, is a private member's bill introduced by NDP MLA Lina Hamid in the Nova Scotia Legislature on September 24, 2025. It proposes to establish a legal framework governing the provision of security services (such as guards and bouncers) and investigative services (such as private investigators) in Nova Scotia. The bill aims to set out rules, standards, and oversight for individuals and companies working in these industries. This type of legislation typically covers things like licensing requirements, conduct standards, and accountability measures for security and investigative professionals. As a private member's bill introduced at First Reading, it has not yet advanced through the legislative process, and the full text of the bill's specific provisions was not available in the source material provided. The bill was referred to the Public Bills Committee for further review.
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