Alarm systems; regulation, battery-charged fence security systems.
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SB 526 — Alarm systems; regulation, battery-charged fence security systems.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 43 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 01, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Regulation of alarm systems; battery-charged fence security systems. Allows a locality to require those persons providing or operating a battery-charged fence security system, defined in the bill, to obtain an alarm company permit and the corresponding fee and to require certain other requirements as defined in the bill. The bill provides that the locality can also require the installer of such security system to submit an affidavit disclosing information about the installation that includes an affirmation of compliance. The bill also provides that a locality can inspect such newly installed security system and issue a citation warning of noncompliance and can impose a penalty not exceeding $500 if the noncompliance is not remedied within the time period specified by the locality. This bill is identical to HB 907.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
53 added · 52 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 526 clarify the definition and regulation of alarm systems and introduce specific terms related to "battery-charged fence security systems." It expands the definition of alarm company operators to include those who install, maintain, and respond to alarm systems while explicitly excluding governmental agency systems. These changes are important because they ensure clearer guidelines for both businesses and local governments concerning the operation and oversight of these security systems, enhancing safety and regulatory compliance.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E43 An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-911 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation of alarmNalarm systems;
R O [S 526] Approved LApril L1, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E § 15.2-911.
DA. operated by alarm company operators.regulate the installation and maintenance of alarm systems B.
Any locality may by ordinance regulate the installation and maintenance of alarm systems operated by alarm company operators.
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"Alarm company operator" means and includes any business operated for profit, engaged in the installation, maintenance, alteration, or servicing of alarm systems or which responds to such alarm systems.
Such term, however, shall not include alarm systems maintained by governmental agencies ororm departments, nor shall it include a business which merely sells from a fixed location or manufactures alarm systems unless such business services, installs, monitors or responds to alarm systems atBtheat the protected premises.
2C. devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which polEce or firefighters are expected to respond.
As used in this section, the term "alarm "Alarm system" means an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police or firefighters are expected to respond.
aC. manner that enables the system to transmit a signal intended to alert the owner or law enforcement;in (ii) have an energizer powered by a commercial storage battery that provides not more than 12 volts of direct current and meets the standards set forth in the International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76;
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Any battery-charged fence security system shall (i) interface with a monitored alarm device in a manner that enables the system to transmit a signal intended to alert the owner or law enforcement;
(ii) have an energizer powered by a commercial storage battery that provides not more than 12 volts of direct current and meets the standards set forth in the International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60335-2-76;
system2. to comply with this subsection;
A locality may require:
(i) a person who provides or operates a battery-charged fence security system to comply with this subsection;
A locality may inspect a newly installed battery-charged fence security system after receipt of an securityaffidavit system fails to complyensure with the criteriasystem setmeets forth in this subsection, the localityrequirements may issue a citation describing the specific noncompliance and requiring the battery-charged fence security system to come into compliance within a reasonable period of time.this subsection.
If the battery-charged fence security system fails to comply with the criteria set forth in this subsection, the locality may issue a citation describing the specific noncompliance and requiring the battery-charged fence security system to come into compliance within a reasonable period of time.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0043 View text Current pdf April 01, 2022
- SB526ER View text pdf March 01, 2022
- Engrossed Printed as engrossed 22101997D-E pdf January 27, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101997D pdf January 12, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 43 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 22101997D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB526E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
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Passed by for the day
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Reported from Local Government with amendments (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101997D
Sponsors
- L. Louise Lucas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 526 do?
- Regulation of alarm systems; battery-charged fence security systems. Allows a locality to require those persons providing or operating a battery-charged fence security system, defined in the bill, to obtain an alarm company permit and the corresponding fee and to require certain other requirements as defined in the bill. The bill provides that the locality can also require the installer of such security system to submit an affidavit disclosing information about the installation that includes an affirmation of compliance. The bill also provides that a locality can inspect such newly installed security system and issue a citation warning of noncompliance and can impose a penalty not exceeding $500 if the noncompliance is not remedied within the time period specified by the locality. This bill is identical to HB 907.
- Who sponsors SB 526?
- SB 526 is sponsored by L. Louise Lucas.
- What is the current status of SB 526?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 526?
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