While the intent of Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1260 is supported, the legislation would benefit from a targeted amendment to address important industry-specific concerns. Amendment language that has been successfully adopted in similar legislation in other states has been identified and is available for consideration. Incorporating this language could help address these concerns while preserving the bill’s intended objectives and providing meaningful benefits to Pennsylvania’s workforce and industry.

Proposed Amendment

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(g) Exceptions to licensure. This act shall not apply to, and a license shall not be required for, the following:

(11) The design, installation, erection, repair, or alteration of Class 2 or Class 3 remote control, signaling or power-limited circuits, optical fiber cables, or communications circuits, including raceways, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association 70 National Electrical Code. 

The proposed amendment would establish a clear and appropriate distinction between traditional electrical work and the limited-energy systems designed, installed, and serviced by technology integrators. It would also bring Senate Bill 1260 into greater alignment with the National Electrical Code and established industry practices, helping ensure that licensing requirements accurately reflect the specialized work performed by these professionals.

Take Action 

Your Voice Can Make a Difference. Pennsylvania legislators need to hear from electronic security and life-safety businesses about how SB 1260, without the proposed amendments, could affect your employees, your business, and the industry as a whole. Contact your legislators today and urge them to support the proposed amendments.