Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
SIA Drone Security Subcommittee Applauds Inclusion of Key Counter-UAS Legislation in the House-Passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports lawmakers taking crucial and long-overdue steps needed to address growing threats posed by the weaponization or misuse of drones. In particular, these steps are needed to protect fans attending venues and events as part of the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games and America 250 celebrations…
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Guide to State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA presents a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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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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Three States Join the Nationwide Push for Alyssa’s Law
In an era where school safety remains a national priority and topic of discussion, the momentum behind Alyssa’s Law continues to grow. Named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018, Alyssa’s Law is a model piece of legislation that requires K–12 schools to install silent panic alarms.…
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Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing
SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear…
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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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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for the Security Industry
SIA Analysis on Key Industry Priorities Included in H.R. 1 On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The final version adds $5 trillion to the debt ceiling, permanently extends most of the tax rate structure enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and…
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False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Enacts Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined
Updated Dec. 8, 2025 Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of relief with the enactment of new legislation, A.3343/S.4328, which passed the New York State Legislature before it adjourned on June 12, 2025, and was later signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5. Some…
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Groundbreaking Texas AI Law Also Brings Needed Clarity on Use of Biometric Technologies for Security
Updated Oct. 30, 2025 On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRIAGA), which is effective beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Despite a hodgepodge of state measures aimed at regulating AI introduced across dozens of states in 2024 and 2025, Texas is only the…
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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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