SIA State Legislative Vision Statement 
State governments frequently consider and adopt policies that impact the use of electronic physical security products and services. The SIA State and Local Policy Working Group identifies and analyzes state legislation, regulation, and Executive Orders that may affect the development and use of electronic physical security solutions.

State Legislative Map
Track legislation by state and region with our interactive map.

Position letters to state policymakers
SIA support and opposition letters for legislation impacting the physical electronic security industry. 

State Legislative Position Handout
Highlights all of SIA's state legislative positions for 2009.

New Hampshire House Votes Down, SIA Opposed, Anti-Biometric Legislation

The New Hampshire legislature voted down legislation (HB 1409) that would have prohibited the use of biometric technology in both privately and publicly issued identification cards. The bill was heard in Committee and forwarded to the House floor with a reccomendation of "do not pass," and on March 18th the House voted against HB 1409. Click here to view a copy of SIA's statement submitted earlier this year.

SIA Helps Gain Unfavorable Vote on Anti-biometric Legislation in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire legislature considered legislation (HB 1409) that would prohibit the use of biometric technology in both privately and publicly issued identification cards. The bill was voted against during a Committee hearing earlier this month, in which SIA submitted testimony against the proposal.