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Read: 5 Pending Bills That Could Impact Low Voltage Security Work in 2022

5 Pending Bills That Could Impact Low Voltage Security Work in 2022

Laws for higher minimum wages, paid leave, low-voltage licensing and other legislation are on tap for Congress to deliberate, says ESA.

Read: SIA Outlines Ways Infrastructure Bill Will Impact Security Industry

SIA Outlines Ways Infrastructure Bill Will Impact Security Industry

SIA commended President Biden for signing the legislation and summarized a wide range of sectors within the industry expected to be effected.

Read: Biden Signs Secure Equipment Act, Increasing Restrictions on Dahua and Hikvision

Biden Signs Secure Equipment Act, Increasing Restrictions on Dahua and Hikvision

The new law prevents the FCC from granting or reviewing applications for licenses from companies the agency determines are a security threat to the U.S.

Read: Texas Court Upholds Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Texas Court Upholds Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

This may be good news for those in favor of a mandatory vaccination policy, but employers should exercise caution in relying on the decision.

Read: FCC Ups the Ante to Ban Chinese Surveillance Gear, Other Products

FCC Ups the Ante to Ban Chinese Surveillance Gear, Other Products

Hikvision and Dahua, along with three other Chinese manufacturers, were targeted in a rulemaking order the FCC adopted in a 4-0 vote.

Read: Federal Ban on Facial Recognition Reintroduced; SIA Opposes, Speaks Out

Federal Ban on Facial Recognition Reintroduced; SIA Opposes, Speaks Out

The bill would also block funding for state or local government that uses biometric surveillance or facial recognition during the moratorium.

Read: SIA Raises Concern Over Facial Recognition Ban in Baltimore

SIA Raises Concern Over Facial Recognition Ban in Baltimore

The Baltimore City Council Public Safety Committee unanimously passed a temporary ban that would criminalize use of common consumer products.

Read: Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Georgia False Alarm Law

Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Georgia False Alarm Law

The introduction of the law follows a three-year fight after the City of Sandy Springs passed a punitive ordinance that fined alarm companies.

Read: SIA: CHIPS for America Act Would Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

SIA: CHIPS for America Act Would Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

The legislation includes a range of federal investments to advance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and help mitigate chip shortages.

Read: Virginia Becomes Latest State to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition

Virginia Becomes Latest State to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition

The ban prohibits all local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments from purchasing or using facial recognition technology unless it is expressly authorized by the state legislature.

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