SB13 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Alarm system, battery charged fences, defined, counties and mun. authority limited
Summary: SB13 defines battery-charged fences used with alarm systems and limits how cities and counties can regulate them, with an exemption for farms and animal containment.
What This Bill Does
It creates a detailed definition for a battery-charged fence associated with an alarm system, including features like the energizer, battery type, height, and warning signs. It prevents municipalities or counties from adding extra permits, fees, or conflicting installation requirements for these fences, and it bars them from prohibiting the installation or use. The act excludes fences used for agricultural or animal containment and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Who It Affects
Businesses or property owners installing battery-charged fences as part of an alarm system, who must meet the defined standards and avoid extra local fees or permits.
Municipalities and counties, which are limited in how they can regulate, permit, or prohibit these fences.

Key Provisions
Defines 'battery-charged fence' with specific features: interfacing with a monitored alarm, not on property designated exclusively for residential use, energizer powered by a commercial storage battery (≤12 volts DC), non-electric perimeter fence ≥5 feet high, battery-charged fence at least 10 feet high and at least 2 feet taller than the non-electric fence, and conspicuous warning signs every ≤30 feet.
Local governments cannot require additional permits or fees for the battery-charged fence beyond the standard alarm system permit, may not impose inconsistent installation/operational requirements, and may not prohibit installation or use of the fence.
The act does not apply to battery-charged fences used for agricultural or animal containment purposes.
Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Alarms