BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5573

SB 5573: Electric security alarms

Concerning electric security alarm systems.

Summary

Requires a local jurisdiction that has neither adopted nor adopts an ordinance, land use regulation, or local code related to the regulation of electric security alarm systems to allow for its installation on any allowed or legally nonconforming outdoor storage property.
Requires electric security alarm systems to be battery-powered—up to 12V DC— and comply with International Electrotechnical Commission standards, feature warning signs every 30 feet, stand at least 10 feet tall or 2 feet above the perimeter barrier, and include a deactivation mechanism for first responders.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5573), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to electric security alarm systems;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5573)
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 17, 2025Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5573)
Mar 17, 2025Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 21, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5573)
Feb 21, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 20, 2025Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5573)
Feb 20, 2025LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5573)
Feb 20, 2025LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 20, 2025Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 29, 2025First reading, referred to Local Government.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5573 (2023–24) Vehicle licensing options · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5573 (2021–22) Drug offender sentencing alt · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5573 (2019–20) Domestic violence TBIs · Vetoed by the Governor
SB 5573 (2017–18) Interoperability · Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2017
SB 5573 (2015–16) E-cigarettes, vapor products · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5573 (2013–14) Education funding task force · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5573 (2011–12) Shared parenting/disability · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5573 (2009–10) Healthcare billing statemnts · Did not pass · died in committee