Relating to alarm systems.
Summary
Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device. Punishes by a maximum of 365 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Exempts alarm systems from the requirement for an original equipment manufacturer to make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer electronic equipment.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Signed May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled for passage, making no substantive policy changes to the original text. The content regarding alarm system signal jammers and repair provider rights remains identical to the introduced version.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill text is identical between versions.
TECHNICAL
Removed editorial summary section that explained the bill's purpose in plain language.
Changed header from 'Senate Bill 959' to 'Enrolled Senate Bill 959' to indicate final passage status.
Removed committee note about boldfaced and bracketed text conventions used in legislative markup.
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025 · House May 14, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 29
Mar 18, 2025
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
7
Committee
6
May 22, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary by order of the President.
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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