False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Set to Enact Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined

Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of relief with the predicted enactment of new legislation, A.3343/S.4328, which passed the New York State Legislature before it adjourned on June 12, 2025, and is now waiting to be signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Some municipalities automatically fine alarm companies for any sort of false alarm, regardless of whose fault it was; however, A.3343/S.4328 ensures that the alarm companies are only held responsible for false alarms when there is clear evidence of an error or deficiency on the part of the alarm company and/or an entity operated by them such as a central station, rather than just automatically placing blame on the alarm company. This legislation also ensures there is a uniform policy on false alarm fines throughout the state, rather than varying by area.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports the enactment of A.3343/S.4328 as a sensible way to support false alarm reduction efforts and has engaged both New York State Assembly and Senate leaders on the matter. Earlier this week, SIA CEO Don Erickson sent a letter to Gov. Hochul, emphasizing the importance of signing this legislation.