2013 House Bill 4591 / Public Act 69

Exempt home monitoring system installers from electrician licensure mandate

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-66)

To establish that an electricians license is not required for a registered or licensed security alarm provider or contractor to install a “home monitoring system,” defined as one that lets a person “remotely monitor their home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems and that may allow them to remotely control the home's environment, including controlling temperature, humidity, lighting, doors, locks” and more.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 22, 2013

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To prohibit local governments from requiring a home monitoring system provider or a security alarm system provider to obtain a permit or license to do work associated with either of those systems. “Home monitoring system,” is defined as allowing a homeowner to remotely monitor their home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems and that may allow remote control of temperature, humidity, lighting, doors, locks and more.

Received in the Senate

May 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 6, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit local governments from requiring a home monitoring system provider or a security alarm system provider to obtain a permit or license to do work associated with either of those systems. “Home monitoring system,” is defined as allowing a homeowner to remotely monitor their home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems and that may allow remote control of temperature, humidity, lighting, doors, locks and more.

Received in the House

June 12, 2013

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2013