Although the intent of Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1260 is supported, the bill would benefit from a targeted amendment addressing industry-specific concerns. Amendment language that has been successfully adopted in similar legislation in other states has been identified and is available for consideration, along with additional information on its potential benefits.

Proposed Amendment

(Inserting the following language in the bill, on page 14, after line 15)

(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 amendment would create an appropriate distinction between traditional electrical work and the limited energy systems designed, installed, and serviced by technology integrators. It would also better align Senate Bill 1260 with the National Electrical Code and current industry practices.

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Your voice matters. Legislators need to hear directly from Pennsylvania-based electronic security and life-safety businesses about the real-world impacts of this bill without the proposed amendments.