MA S129

Bill

MA S129

Resolve relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
04/30/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to research the impact of electromagnetic (EMR) and radiofrequency (RFR) radiation on consumer protection, public health, and technology in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 11 members, including representatives from various state agencies, the medical and scientific community, and the telecommunications industry. The commission will explore topics such as the cost-benefit of disclosing RFR notifications on wireless device packaging, public awareness and education materials, the biological effects of EMR and RFR radiation, regulatory compliance, research methodologies, and national and international best practices. The commission will submit a report with recommendations and proposed legislation or regulatory changes to the legislature by December 31, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Julian Cyr (D), Cindy Friedman (D), Bradford Hill (R), Joan Lovely (D), Mike Moore (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Dean Tran (R),

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S129

(15 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S129
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S129.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2764	Relative to the sunshine policy disclosure	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H3410	Relative to the disclosure of visual images of a person without his or her consent	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H4087	Relative to campaign finance	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
H564	Relative to the disclosure or use of certain student data and information	Accompanied a new draft, see H4642	Similar To
H666	To promote transparency in municipal ballot questions	Accompanied a study order, see H4403	Similar To
H696	Providing disclosure of political phone calls	Accompanied a study order, see H4403	Similar To
S1284	To require the disclosure of lead in water pipes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S130	Relative to the safe use of electronic devices by children	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S1849	Requiring public disclosure of certain gifts	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S2198	Relative to hands free cell phone devices	New draft substituted, see S2216	Similar To
S2216	Preventing distracted driving	Reprinted as amended, see S2245	Similar To
S2245	Preventing distracted driving	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2299	Relative to the disclosure of smoking within a multi-residence building by lessor	Accompanied a study order, see S2528	Similar To
S648	Relative to providing short term health care plans	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S755	To require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions	Accompanied a study order, see S2541	Similar To

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