HB 413- Relating to Low-Voltage Alarm Systems
On Tuesday, March 3rd, HB 413, by Rep. Bob Cortes (R-Maitland) passed unanimously through its second stop at the House Local Government Affairs Subcommittee with 10 yeas and 0 nays.

The bill amends the current law related to permits required for low-voltage alarm system installation. The bill clarifies that the current law applies to “all” low-voltage alarm system projects for which a permit is required by local government or “local enforcement agencies,” including both residential and commercial low-voltage alarm systems. The bill clarifies that a permit is not required to install or service a “wireless alarm system,” and defines “wireless alarm system” as a burglar alarm system or smoke detector that is not hardwired. The bill lowers the maximum permitting fee from $55 to $40 per permit label.

This bill now heads to its final step in the House Regulatory Affairs Committee. AIF’s Senior Vice President of State and Federal Affairs stood in support of this bill.

On Wednesday, March 4th, the senate companion bill SB 466, by Senator Anitere Flores (R-Miami) passed through the Senate Regulated Industries Committee committee with 11 yeas and 1 nay. AIF stood in support of this bill.

AIF supports legislature that will reduce unnecessary permitting on Florida businesses.