HB 1871 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property in exclusive nonresidential use.

HB 1871 requires commercial businesses and properties used exclusively for nonresidential purposes (like offices or retail spaces) to install shock-based security systems on their premises. The bill mandates these systems be installed on property boundaries to deter unauthorized entry. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, including retail stores, offices, and other non-residential business locations. The legislation passed with final approval on November 18, 2025, after amendments.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Dec 2025

House Passage

Nov 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 22, 2025 Last action Dec 16, 2025

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN2323 → Printer's No. PN2441 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope to include properties used exclusively for nonresidential purposes, clarifying that it applies to commercial and industrial entities operating in such settings. A new definition was added for the 'Department' to specify the Department of Labor and Industry as the regulatory body. The act was also updated to allow for the future adoption of updated international safety standards by regulation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded from strictly commercial and industrial entities to include any entity authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth, specifically covering properties in exclusive nonresidential use.

SCOPE

Expanded applicability to include entities operating properties in exclusive nonresidential use, broadening who can install these systems.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'Department' to identify the Department of Labor and Industry as the overseeing agency.

TECHNICAL

Added a new section allowing the Department to adopt subsequent editions of international safety standards via regulation.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that the act does not apply to security alarm systems that do not attach to a fence capable of delivering an electric pulse.

Floor votes · House Nov 18, 2025

How they voted

107–95

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 203

Nov 18, 2025

D Democratic102

102 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican101

5 Yea 95 Nay 1

94% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Dec 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Labor & Industry

upper

Nov 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

lower

Nov 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Oct 8, 2025

Committee

Re-committed to Appropriations

lower

Oct 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as committed

lower

Sep 22, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors