Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
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 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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