SRC-MAX S.B. 691 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 691 By: Ratliff State Affairs 4-9-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the definition of "detection device" includes any electronic device used to limit access by persons into building structures or gate compounds, including any control, communication, motion detector, door or window switch, card or proximity readers, push button key pad entry, gate entry device, door exit buttons, or similar device. This bill redefines "detection device" to include any electronic device used to limit access into buildings or gate compounds. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 691 redefines "detection device." RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2(33), Article 4413(29bb), V.T.C.S. (Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act), to redefine "detection device." SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997. SECTION 3. Emergency clause