Electrified security fences.
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Fiscal committee
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the current law that allows businesses to install electrified security fences on their property, primarily for commercial, industrial, or manufacturing locations. The fences must be powered by solar-charged batteries and meet specific safety standards, including warning signs and a deactivation mechanism for first responders. Local cities and counties can still require administrative permits for fences near residential areas or sensitive facilities, but cannot impose additional regulations beyond those outlined in the bill. The bill’s provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2028.
Key provisions
- Extends the authorization for electrified security fences for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing properties.
- Specifies requirements for fence power (solar-charged batteries), impulse rate, and impulse duration.
- Mandates prominent warning signs regarding the fence's electrified nature.
- Requires a device for first responders to deactivate the fence.
- Allows fences to be no taller than 10 feet or 2 feet above an existing fence.
- Permits integration with monitored alarm systems.
- Local ordinances can prohibit installation in residential areas, but cannot impose additional restrictions.
- Sets a repeal date for the bill’s provisions on January 1, 2028.
Who is affected
- Businesses and property owners
- Local city and county governments
- Residents living near commercial or industrial properties
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