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MA S1273

Banning especially dangerous wireless facilities, emissions, and products


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ban especially dangerous wireless facilities, emissions, and products. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ban especially dangerous wireless facilities, emissions, and products in Massachusetts. It requires the state's Department of Public Health to prepare a timeline for the removal of such wireless facilities and products, starting with a ban on wireless baby monitors, small cell facilities, and higher-end 5G frequencies. The department may proceed to ban other types of non-ionizing radiation equipment or products, using the principles of reverse onus (where the burden of proof is on the proponents to show safety) and alternative assessment (no risky action if a safer alternative exists). The department is also allowed to refer to the precautionary principle and regulations from other countries, as well as advice from medical and scientific experts, in shaping the rules and regulations for the commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2547 (on 02/20/2020)

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