Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
Letter of Support for Artificial Intelligence Job Opportunities and Background Summary Act
In a March 4, 2019, letter to U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, the Security Industry Association (SIA) expressed strong support for H.R. 827, the Artificial Intelligence Job Opportunities and Background Summary Act of 2019, which directs the U.S. Department of Labor to work with businesses and educational institutions to analyze the future growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its impact on the American workforce.
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State Bills on the Move Enabling Use of Security Technology to Protect Students, Children and the Elderly
Lawmakers in Hawaii (HI HB 736), Minnesota (MN HF 146/SF 11), Missouri (MO HB 719), North Dakota (ND SB 2113) and South Dakota (SD HB 1268) have all introduced legislation that would require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow residents and their families to install video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in their…
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More States Considering Data Privacy Legislation
Halfway through the second month of 2019, lawmakers in nine states have already introduced privacy bills that follow on the heels of last year’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These bills, if passed, will affect businesses that operate within the given state, even if the business does not have a physical presence there. Much of…
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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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How the New Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice. Security Industry Association (SIA) members who actively participate in or are considering participation in the federal marketplace should pay close attention to funding amounts since it could impact future procurement opportunities.…
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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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