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FL S0768

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts persons who perform only sales or installations of wireless alarm systems in single-family residences from initial training requirements for burglar alarm system agents.

  • Creates a uniform alarm registration process for home and business alarm systems in jurisdictions where local ordinances require registration.

  • Requires property owners, lessees, occupants, or authorized representatives to register alarm systems within 20 days of installation or occupancy, with local first responders required to respond during the interim period.

  • Authorizes local governmental entities to charge alarm registration fees up to $25, valid for the duration of occupancy; property transfers require new registration by the new occupant.

  • Requires owners, lessees, or occupants to notify local authorities within 30 days of any changes to registration information; establishes that civil penalties for non-registration or excessive false alarms are the responsibility of property occupants, not alarm contractors or monitoring companies.

Legislative Description

Alarm Systems

Last Action

Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/10/2016
Community Affairs1/28/2016
Regulated Industries11/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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