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State Legislation to Curtail Facial Recognition Technology
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is monitoring legislation in Washington (WA HB 1654* and SB 5528) that would place a temporary restriction on the use of facial recognition systems by state, local and municipal agencies, making it unlawful for any government agency or official to acquire, possess, access or use any “biometric surveillance system, or…
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SIA Takes Action on Right to Repair
On Feb. 5, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provided testimony in Concord, New Hampshire, on proposed legislation New Hampshire HB 462, joining several industry coalitions in efforts to oppose overly broad and burdensome “Right to Repair” bills (view SIA’s written testimony and coalition letters). Washington (WA HB 1342), S, Hawaii (HI SB 425), New Hampshire…
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Opposition to New Hampshire Digital Fair Repair Act
The Security Industry Association has submitted its opposition to New Hampshire’s HB 462, the Digital Fair Repair Act, due to its disclosure mandates for original equipment manufacturers, placing the security condition of certain equipment into a precarious state and jeopardizing warranty policies that have long proven to benefit and protect consumers.
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SIA Takes Action on School Security and Mobile Driver’s License Technologies
Association advocates for increased school security funding; supports bills introducing new technology solutions for mobile IDs The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently weighed in to support to advance legislation impacting systems integrators, security solution developers and product manufacturers. Supporting proven, effective school safety programs and practices at the state level is a key policy priority…
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Letter of Support for Keeping Georgia’s Schools Safe Act
The Security Industry Association has expressed strong support for Georgia’s SB 15, the Keeping Georgia’s Schools Safe Act, which authorizes public schools to request funding assistance from the state for facility safety improvements.
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Opposition to Hawaii Fair Digital Electronic Equipment Repair Act
On Jan. 31, 2019, the Security Industry Association submitted its opposition to Hawaii SB 425, the Fair Digital Electronic Equipment Repair Act, due to its overly broad and vague equipment definition and potential burdensome impact on member companies.
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Letter of Support for Texas Mobile Driver’s License Legislation
The Security Industry Association expressed strong support for Texas’ HB 682, which creates a statewide mobile driver’s license pilot program.
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Letter of Support for Missouri Mobile Driver’s License Legislation
The Security Industry Association expressed strong support for Missouri’s SB 200, which authorizes creation of a statewide mobile driver’s license program.
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Letter of Support for Indiana Safer Schools Legislation
On Jan. 28, 2019, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for Indiana’s HB 1225 and SB 266, companion bills designed to promote effective security infrastructure in Indiana’s schools.
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Buy America(n), Consumer Data Protection and the Security Industry: Key State Legislative Updates
With the 2019 state legislative session actively underway, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is tracking movement on two issues this week that could impact security systems integrators, security solution developers, product manufacturers and other companies providing technology and services inside the industry. “Buy America(n)” practices, which impose domestic content restrictions and require state procurement officials…
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