Senate committee advances bill defining electric perimeter systems as alarm systems after split testimony

House Bill 25‑1060, which redefines certain electric perimeter detection systems as alarm systems and directs permitting to local alarm-system processes, moved out of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee on a 4‑3 vote after more than three hours of testimony and questions.

The bill’s sponsor, Senator Lori Kirkmeyer (Senator Kirkmeyer) opened the hearing by saying the reengrossed bill is intended to preserve local control while classifying the devices as alarm systems rather than fences.

Municipal and county associations, mayors and planning officials urged the committee to reject the bill. Heather Stauffer, advocacy manager for the Colorado Municipal League, told the committee that CML and its members oppose the bill and “would respectfully ask for your no vote on the bill.” Stauffer said many municipalities do not treat alarm systems with electric‑shock components the same as other alarm systems and that “this bill would limit their ability to regulate these alarm systems.”

Jennifer Castle, speaking for the town of…