AL HB253

Requires alarm monitoring companies to make at least two reasonable attempts to verify that an alarm signal is valid before requesting law enforcement dispatch, using different telephone numbers or electronic addresses if initial contact fails.

Exempts fire alarms, panic alarms, robbery-in-progress alarms, and crimes verified true by video or audio means from the alarm verification requirement.

Adds "alarm verification" to the legal definitions in Section 34-1A-1, defining it as reasonable contact attempts with the alarm site or user by telephone or other electronic means.

Modifies the definition of "locksmith" to exclude persons whose annual financial compensation from residential lock services does not exceed $500 and who do not advertise locksmith services.

Directs the Electronic Security Board of Licensure to implement and enforce the alarm verification requirements through rulemaking, with effectiveness beginning the first day of the third month after passage and approval.