Electronic Fence Detection Systems
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the use of electronic fence detection systems.
Bill Summary:
The act defines an electronic fence detection system, which is a security system that is used in conjunction with a fence and is not located on real property that has been designated by a local government as exclusively for residential use. An electronic fence detection system includes a detector that, when contacted, causes an alarm system to transmit a signal to the business, a monitoring company authorized by the business owner, or law enforcement.
The act allows a local government to impose installation or operational requirements for an electronic fence detection system within the local government's adopted process for the permitting of alarm systems. In addition, the act allows a local government to require a permit for the installation or use of an electronic fence detection system if the permit is not in addition to any permit generally required for the installation or use of any other alarm system. Lastly, the act allows a local government to inspect an electronic fence detection system.
A local government may impose less stringent or more stringent requirements for or prohibit the installation or operation of an electronic fence detection system that is located in a residential area.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1060 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment I) | This motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment K) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-5. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
21
AYE
14
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
38
AYE
23
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/28/2025 | Third Reading | AMD (L.007) |
58
AYE
3
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/28/2025 | Third Reading | PERM |
54
AYE
7
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2025 | L.008 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/28/2025 | L.007 | Third Reading | Passed | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.006 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2025 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/30/2025 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/29/2025 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/29/2025 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/03/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/01/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/01/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/04/2025 - No Amendments |
| 03/27/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/04/2025 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 02/28/2025 | House | House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 02/27/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/24/2025 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/19/2025 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/08/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 152 | Electronic Fence Detection Systems |