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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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SIA Shares Key Industry Priorities for U.S. Tax Reform and Workforce Development Legislation
On March 21, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) sent a letter to the chair and ranking members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance expressing strong support for congressional legislation to restore and extend certain pro-growth business tax and workforce development policies that are essential to support…
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New Tariffs and Further Delays: An Update on U.S. Trade Policy Relevant to Security Technology Products
In February 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) analyzed the Trump administration’s initial implementation of tariffs on products from China, Mexico and Canada. The administration’s 10% tariffs on all imports from China pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) went into effect on Feb. 4, while the higher 25% tariffs on all imports…
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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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New Law Enhances Federal Building Security: Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 Passes Congress
As of Dec. 10, 2024, Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (IFBSA) has passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is on its way to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bipartisan legislation mandates that facility security committees respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal…
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Following Recent Incidents, U.S. House of Representatives Examines Counterdrone Protections
Top security industry takeaways from House Homeland Security Committee Hearing “Safeguarding the Homeland From Unmanned Aerial Systems” On Dec. 10, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The…
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