Michigan & ESA Fight Grueling Licensing Legislation Backed by AT&T & Comcast
Two recently introduced bills — Senate bills 1291 and 1292 — would create a separate set of licensing requirements in Michigan for IP-enabled security systems, and also circumvent existing statutes that are currently followed by BFAAM members and other providers, stated two industry associations.
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) joined forces to oppose this legislation. According to the associations, the bills would potentially benefit the entry of telephone companies into the state’s electronic security and life safety sector while creating an undue burden on existing providers.