Electronic Security Industry Applauds Passage of Oregon SB 959 to Combat Signal Jamming

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and its nationwide membership applaud Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Legislature for the recent passage and signing of Senate Bill 959, a critical public safety measure that classifies signal jamming devices as burglary tools under state law.

This forward-thinking legislation addresses a growing threat to homes and businesses: the use of illegal Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt alarm and surveillance systems during break-ins. With SB 959 now law, Oregon becomes a national leader in confronting this modern security challenge with common sense legal protection.

“We are grateful to Governor Kotek, legislative sponsors, and all who supported this important measure,” said Taylor Criddle, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs at ESA. “This law strengthens protections for families, small businesses, and communities across Oregon by giving law enforcement the tools they need to respond to today’s criminal tactics.”

The successful passage of SB 959 was the result of a strong coalition effort. ESA worked closely with a diverse group of partners, including Vector Security, Inc., NRG Energy (Vivint), the Security Industry Association, The Monitoring Association, Axis Communications, DMP – Digital Monitoring Products, and the Oregon Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. Their unified advocacy ensured lawmakers understood the urgent need to address this emerging threat.

The legislation received strong support from security industry leaders, including ADT, whose Vice President of Government Affairs and Chairperson of ESA’s Government Relations Committee, Holly Borgmann, stated: “ADT and ESA are grateful to the Oregon Legislature for taking the bold step of banning the use of Wi-Fi jammers to override alarm systems. We strongly encourage other states to pass similar legislation.”

Signal jamming technology is widely available online despite being illegal under federal law. It has become a favored tool for increasingly sophisticated criminals. The passage of SB 959 empowers state and local authorities to act swiftly against this dangerous activity. ESA remains committed to supporting legislation across the country that promotes safety, innovation, and reliability in electronic security systems.

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