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SIA Government Relations Priorities Update: July 2025
SIA’s government relations team highlights the latest policy hot topics and how SIA is engaging federally and at the state level on behalf of our members and the industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations staff and members have been working diligently to continue both our federal and state advocacy. This year, SIA has tracked over 250 bills…
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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…
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Groundbreaking Texas AI Law Also Brings Needed Clarity on Use of Biometric Technologies for Security
On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRIAGA). Despite a hodgepodge of state measures aimed at regulating AI introduced across dozens of states in 2024 and 2025, Texas is only the second state after Colorado to enact an AI measure with broad…
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Lawmakers, Industry Advocates Avert Misguided Ban on Keys in Minnesota
On June 10, 2025, the Minnesota House and Senate passed HF 4, the state’s annual budget measure, which not only averted a government shutdown but also reversed an environmental law provision banning the sale of metal keys – in a triumph for common sense. The move came as a relief across affected industries, not just…
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Security Industry Advocacy Achieves Major Wins on State “Right to Repair” Policies
New measures signed into law last week in Washington and Oregon ensure security manufacturers will not be required to disclose sensitive technical information regarding their products, protecting the integrity of security and life safety systems and the lives of those who depend on them. On May 22, 2025, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law…
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Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Other Restrictions
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the…
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New Colorado Bill Approves Use of Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Other Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, SB25-143 cleared the Colorado General Assembly; the bill will now be sent to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature or veto. For certain applications, the measure conditionally lifts an existing moratorium on new contracting for facial recognition technology by Colorado public schools in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition…
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Security Industry Association Supports California Legislation Providing Retail Security Tax Credit
Modeled on legislation passed in New York in 2024, California AB 976 would offer small retailers a tax credit for security improvements. SILVER SPRING, Md. – On March 24, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) testified before the California Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation in support of California Assembly Bill 976, legislation that would…
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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get helpful information on U.S. statewide laws that impose requirements on the use of biometric data and technologies in 24 states and localities.
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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