Committee pulls bill on battery‑charged perimeter fences for language fixes
House Bill 1406, which would set statewide standards for battery‑charged (solar) perimeter fences (max 10 feet, minimum 5‑foot non‑electric perimeter fence, warning signs), was pulled from committee for revision after members raised safety and scope concerns.
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Scott Flippo (District 23) presented House Bill 1406 to establish uniform statewide standards for battery‑charged perimeter fences, describing them as tools used by industries to deter theft at sites such as rail yards and construction sites. He outlined proposed requirements including a maximum fence height of 10 feet, an external non‑electric perimeter fence of at least 5 feet, and warning signage.
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